NPR News: 09-20-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The report details early voting for US midterms, noting a $2 billion ad spending race with Republicans holding an advantage in key Senate races. A federal appeals court ruled that immigration officials must allow detainees to contest third-country deportations. Additionally, the episode mentions President Trump’s plan for an AI force, the Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska, and record-high diesel prices.
Topics discussed
Yemen: Houthi missile attack and humanitarian crisis
US Midterms: Early voting and ad spending trends
Immigration: Court ruling on third-country deportations
Trump plans to create an AI force and appoint czar
Fat Bear Week: Brackets and defending champion
Diesel prices hit record high
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