NPR News: 09-23-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
President Trump met with South Korea’s leader to discuss a $350 billion investment deal in the U.S. and reaffirmed outreach to North Korea. OpenAI urged the U.S. to lead global AI safety standards as CEO Sam Altman briefed the UN Security Council. Hurricane Polo intensified to a Category 4 storm off Mexico, while heavy rains triggered flood watches in New Mexico. Additionally, the Trump administration canceled health insurance for 760,000 “phantom” enrollees, and Princeton University fell from the top spot in college rankings to second place.
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US-Iran talks at UN General Assembly
Trump meets South Korean president on investments
OpenAI calls for global AI safety standards
Hurricane Polo intensifies off Mexico
Heavy rains and flood warnings in New Mexico
Trump admin cancels 760k health insurance plans
Princeton drops to #2 in college rankings
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