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NPR News: 09-05-2026 1AM EDT

Sep 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with murdering her three children, as prosecutors decide whether to retry her. It also reports on a federal judge blocking the USPS from restricting mail-in voting for the midterms and examines how diesel prices have hit an all-time high due to global supply issues. Additionally, the show discusses new U.S. sanctions on a Turkish financial institution aimed at Iran, backlash against helicopter roundups of wild horses in Colorado, and a lawsuit against former NFL player Emmett Smith over a misappropriated loan.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case Federal judge blocks USPS mail-in voting plan Diesel prices hit all-time high due to war and supply issues Wall Street: All 3 indices closed lower on Friday US imposes sanctions on Turkish financial institution Colorado officials demand stop to wild horse roundups Emmitt Smith sued over misappropriated loan funds Introduction to 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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