NPR News: 09-13-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump dismisses AI safety concerns, urging the US to maintain its lead over China. The episode also covers a third measles death in Pennsylvania, a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian train, and a ferry capsizing in Indonesia that left 129 people missing. Additionally, it highlights British archaeologists racing to preserve a Bronze Age site threatened by climate change and Romania’s record-breaking table made from recycled materials.
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Trump dismisses AI safety concerns, urges focus on winning race
Pennsylvania reports third measles-related death this year
Russian drone strikes train near Polish border after VIPs pass
Ferry capsizes in Java Sea, 129 missing
Archaeologists race to save ancient site from climate change
Romania sets record for longest table made from recycled materials
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