NPR News: 09-10-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the second day of the Republican midterm convention, highlighting JD Vance and Trump's appearance alongside a surprise video from Democrat John Fetterman supporting his rival. The report also details a Supreme Court ruling in Missouri that blocks a new congressional map, a Human Rights Watch report on a surge in executions in Iran, and record-breaking global temperatures driven by a developing El Niño. Finally, the episode notes that author Salman Rushdie will receive a lifetime achievement medal at the National Book Awards.
Topics discussed
GOP Midterm Convention: Trump and Vance speeches
John Fetterman video endorsement for Dave McCormick
Supreme Court blocks Missouri redistricting map
Human Rights Watch reports on Iran executions
Record-breaking global and US summer temperatures
Salman Rushdie to receive National Book Award
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