NPR News: 09-30-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
A Flydubai pilot allegedly stabbed a co-pilot before passengers forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, small businesses and states challenge Trump's new tariffs in trade court, arguing Section 301 was misused. A court blocked Tennessee's first female execution in over 200 years due to the inmate's history of abuse. Additionally, a woman was charged with firing at Rihanna's home, the UK urged universities to cut ties with a Chinese research institute, and startups are seeking approval for gene-edited human embryos.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Mattress Firm and US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Trump comments on US military presence in Iraq
Emergency landing after pilot allegedly tried to crash plane
Legal challenges to Trump's new import tariffs
Court blocks Tennessee execution of Krista Pike
Charges against woman who fired at Rihanna's home
UK universities urged to cut ties with Chinese institute
Startups seek approval for gene-edited human embryos
Sponsor: Thumbtack home services
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