NPR News: 09-27-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Iran's rejection of a U.S. proposal to end the war, alongside the arrest of five men plotting an attack on a British air base. It also reports on a severe nor'easter causing coastal flooding in the Northeast and a lifted hurricane watch in Hawaii. Additionally, the show discusses a GAO report on chronic student absenteeism and Pope Leo XIV's visit to France, where he addressed end-of-life care and met with abuse survivors.
Topics discussed
Iran rejects U.S. proposal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Five arrested for plotting attack on British air base
Nor'easter causes coastal flooding and power outages
Hurricane watch lifted for Hawaii's Big Island
GAO report highlights issues with tracking student absenteeism
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Lourdes and opposes euthanasia
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