NPR News: 09-07-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits South America to discuss counter-narcotics efforts and trade with new right-wing leaders. Meanwhile, soaring diesel prices strain Kansas farmers, and buy-now-pay-later debt becomes harder to resolve. The segment also covers Ukraine’s peace talks, a Los Angeles school tradition, and New Mexico’s governor rejecting a proposed state name change.
Topics discussed
Secretary of State Rubio's South America trip and drug policy
Record diesel prices strain farmers in Kansas
Buy now, pay later debt relief challenges
Zelensky meets Trump envoys in Kyiv
Kindergartners start school in Los Angeles
New Mexico governor responds to Trump renaming remark
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