NPR News: 09-10-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the closing day of the Republican National Convention in Dallas, where JD Vance delivered a keynote urging voters to elect Republicans to protect the nation from "radicals." The report also details a federal appeals court ruling blocking USPS changes that could disrupt mail-in voting, alongside two new measles-related infant deaths in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the episode notes major stock market declines following a spike in oil prices, significant layoffs at McClatchy media, and the death of Japanese baseball legend Iso Harimoto.
Topics discussed
RNC closing day and JD Vance keynote speech
Trump's $5,000 cash proposal and federal debt
Appeals court blocks USPS mail-in voting changes
Pennsylvania measles deaths and RFK Jr. comments
Stock market drop due to rising oil prices
McClatchy media layoffs across multiple papers
Real estate agents warn about closing junk fees
Death of baseball legend Iso Harimoto
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