NPR News: 09-04-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Judge William Sullivan ruled in the case of Lindsey Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children, as her defense argued postpartum psychosis. The episode also covers the final sprint to the US midterm elections, highlighting swing voters' concerns about affordability and economic chaos. Additionally, it reports on escalating Russian drone attacks in Kyiv, the Williams sisters' return to the US Open doubles, and record-high diesel fuel prices impacting consumer costs.
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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case
Swing voters cite affordability as top midterm issue
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and market close
Venus and Serena Williams return to US Open doubles
Diesel fuel hits record high prices in the US
Introduction to 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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