NPR News: 09-24-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Xi Jinping’s arrival in Washington, highlighting clashes between pro- and anti-China demonstrators and the denial of access to CNN and MS Now journalists despite a federal ruling. The broadcast also reports on a British general assuming command of NATO’s Norfolk base, a Supreme Court appeal regarding deportation policies, and Starbucks’ plan to close 250 North American stores as part of a cost-cutting turnaround. Finally, the episode notes that Dolly Parton’s final recording will appear on U2’s upcoming album.
Topics discussed
CNN and MS Now denied access to Xi's state dinner
Clashes between pro and anti-China demonstrators in DC
Taxpayer-funded ad on Fox News criticizes communism
British general takes command of NATO Norfolk
US stock indexes end roughly flat
Court ruling halts deportations to third countries
Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America
Dolly Parton's final recording on U2's new album
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