NPR News: 09-16-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
Mayor Karen Bass mourns victims of a deadly bus crash and subsequent news helicopter crash in Los Angeles. The episode covers growing AI safety concerns from Google DeepMind researchers, the House passing an Iran war powers resolution, and UN officials reporting mass casualties in Gaza. Additionally, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears at the ICC, prosecutors drop death penalty charges in the Rob Reiner murder case, and investors await a Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
Topics discussed
LA Mayor Bass reacts to bus crash and helicopter accident
DeepMind researcher resigns over AI safety concerns
House approves Iran war powers resolution
UN official reports mass graves in Gaza
Rodrigo Duterte appears at International Criminal Court
Prosecutors drop death penalty for Rob Reiner's son
Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates
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