NPR News: 09-18-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the legal battle over the Kennedy Center's name and renovation, a new lawsuit against federal officers at polling places, and Russia's parliamentary elections. It also reports on the US approval of F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia, an ICE officer facing federal charges in Minnesota, and the discovery of a new cat species in Bolivia.
Topics discussed
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Kennedy Center closure and legal dispute
Judge rules on Kennedy Center renovation notice
Lawsuit against federal officers at polls
Voting rights arguments in federal court
Russia parliamentary elections and war support
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F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia approved
Immigration officer charged in Minneapolis
Extradition dispute for Christian Castro
New cat species identified in Bolivia
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