NPR News: 09-27-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Iran claims only diplomacy can end the conflict with the U.S. and Israel after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A powerful northeaster has killed one person in New York and caused widespread flooding along the East Coast. In New Jersey, incumbent Tom MacArthur Jr. faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett in a key House race. Wall Street awaits Friday's labor report and PCE inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates. Additionally, Hurricane Polo is weakening as it approaches Mexico, while Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with heavy rain.
Topics discussed
Iran rejects US proposal, insists on diplomacy to end conflict
Nor'easter causes death and damage along the East Coast
New Jersey debate between Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett
Wall Street braces for labor market and inflation data
Hurricane Polo weakens as it heads toward Mexico
Hurricane Polo skirts Hawaii with flood and wind warnings
Alaska's Fat Bear Competition nears its conclusion
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