NPR News: 08-31-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court allows the White House ballroom construction to proceed, while the House votes on a stopgap funding bill to avoid a shutdown and censures Rep. Chuck Edwards. Additionally, George Santos receives a lifetime ban from prediction market site Calci, and rescue crews recover bodies after a Grand Canyon flash flood. The episode also covers a Massachusetts murder trial, dry eye health tips, and Lionel Messi's retirement from international soccer.
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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
House votes on stopgap funding and censure resolution
George Santos banned from prediction market site Calci
Grand Canyon flash flood search and market update
Lindsey Clancy murder trial deliberations
Why women over 50 are more prone to dry eyes
Messi retirement and Met Museum cancels Galliano show
Introduction to 'If You Can Keep It' series
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