NPR News: 09-28-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the arrest of five men in England on suspicion of a terror plot near a US air base used for strikes on Iran, alongside President Trump’s comments on ongoing negotiations and potential future military action. The report also details Hurricane Polo’s rapid intensification and expected landfall in Mexico, with warnings of flooding in the US Southwest. Additionally, the segment notes the Palestinian death toll surpassing 74,000, the arrival of two new giant pandas at the Atlanta Zoo, and the box office success of the "Avengers" encore.
Topics discussed
Suspected terror plot arrests near UK air base
Trump and Iran: Negotiations and military threats
Trump's plans for Iran post-elections
Hurricane Polo approaches Baja California
Palestinian death toll surpasses 74,000
New giant pandas arrive at Atlanta Zoo
Box office: Avengers and Game Encore lead
Death of Calypso King Slinger Francisco
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