NPR News: 09-17-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
The White House dismisses a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran, while withdrawing its ICE director nominee, former Oklahoma trooper Lance Royer. Former Senator John Kyl has died at 84, and King Charles hosts an AI summit in Scotland with tech leaders to address existential risks. US mortgage rates surge to 6.95% following a Fed rate hike, driven by inflation concerns from high oil prices. Finally, scientists announce the discovery of a new wild cat species in Bolivia, the first in a century.
Topics discussed
White House dismisses UN report on US war crimes in Iran
Withdrawal of ICE director nominee Lance Royer
Death of former Senate Minority Whip John Kyl
King Charles hosts AI leaders summit in Scotland
US mortgage rates jump to 6.95% amid inflation
Discovery of new wild cat species in Bolivia
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