NPR News: 09-30-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces sweeping military reforms, including a 20% cut in senior officers and new testosterone screenings, while the U.S. completes its troop withdrawal from Iraq. The news also covers a pilot stabbing incident on a flight to Israel, continued FEMA funding for Los Angeles wildfire survivors, and ongoing border security disputes in Big Bend National Park. Additionally, a judge rules that a mosque leader can be deported on national security grounds, Pennsylvania confirms a fifth measles death, and a bear named Backpack wins Fat Bear Week.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth cuts military leadership
US troops withdraw from Iraq; Netanyahu reports plane incident
FEMA funding restored for LA wildfire survivors
Border security plans in Big Bend National Park
Judge rules on deportation of mosque leader
Pennsylvania confirms 5th measles-related death
Fat Bear Week champion announced in Alaska
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