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Hegseth confirms the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:56


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on changes in leadership at the Pentagon.

Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:35


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that charges are expected for parents of Michigan toddler who brought a gun to daycare.

Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:54


AP correspondent Julie walker reports Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to the flood-struck US Southwest.

Woman accused of firing at home of Rihanna indicted on attempted murder and other felony counts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:39


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home is indicted on attempted murder.

Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike for a Tennessee murder she committed at age 18

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:58


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that new legal twists have halted the execution of one of the youngest women to be sent to death row.

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from her husband of 34 years

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:54


Kristi Noem is getting a divorce. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:53


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on chaos in the sky in the Middle East.

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:52


The Incredible Hulk meets the Pope. AP's Lisa Dwyer explains.

Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:39


Wall Street is rising in early trading.

Right Livelihood Award honors women taking on autocrats, discrimination and unchecked AI

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:52


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Sweden's Right Livelihood Award honors women taking on autocrats, discrimination and unchecked AI.

The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:54


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Pentagon says it has formally ended the U.S. fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:40


The U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:50


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a high-profile sexual assault allegation at Cornell University is renewing debate over New York's consent laws.

Russia pounds the Kyiv region with missiles and drones, killing 4 and targeting the power grid

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:43


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Russia's latest barrage of Kyiv has killed four people and targeted key facilities.

Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:52


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports inflation eased a bit in August as Americans spent more, though prices remain elevated.

The latest international news headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:59


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports an Israel-bound plane diverts to Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing; Russia pounds the Kyiv region, killing four and targeting the power grid; the U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete; and the Right Livelihood Award honors women challenging power across the globe.

Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:40


An important voting bloc for Republicans say the administration's Make America Healthy Again isn't doing much. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

A commercial plane traveling from Dubai to Israel is diverted to Saudi Arabia after a distress call

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:41


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel has made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, prompting fears.

Tennessee prepares to execute a woman for a crime she committed at age 18

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:42


A woman convicted of committing a murder when she was 18 is scheduled to be put to death in Tennessee Wednesday morning. AP correspondent Donna Warder.

The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:41


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is now complete.

The latest in sports

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:57


Two Game One shutouts in the MLB playoffs; empty seats in Houston; the Liberty make WNBA history and Clark and the Fever even their series.

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:52


AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports this year's Fat Bear Week champion is the gentle giant called Backpack.

Hurricane Polo weakens after lashing Mexico and brings more heavy rain to US Southwest

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 0:46


Evacuations are ordered as two storm systems merge to soak the Southwest. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 1:18


President Trump says top tech firms have signed an accord to 'self-police' AI development. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports.

Recent ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance isn't credible, investigators say

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:48


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie.

Former ‘American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:47


A former "American Idol" contestant is found guilty of killing his wife. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:46


Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:39


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Supreme Court is allowing Trump's quick third-country deportations to continue.

British police find no explosives but questions remain after arrests near a US-run military base

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:53


AP's Lisa Dwyer has the latest on the UK investigation of several individuals arrested near an airbase used by U.S. forces.

From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:47


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports from motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect.

Millions who need flood insurance the most don't have it as flawed federal program raises prices

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:37


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that those who need flood insurance the most, often don't have the coverage.

Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:38


A DoorDash driver shot by immigration enforcement in Austin faces new charges. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:54


AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Ex-Trump prosecutor Smith forcefully defends investigations as Republicans assail his team's tactics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:56


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports former special counsel Jack Smith is defending his work prosecuting of Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign.

U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:33


AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the latest job numbers.

Police investigate after toddler pulls out loaded gun at Michigan daycare

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:38


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a daycare scare after a toddler pulls out a loaded gun.

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:56


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the district attorney reopens a probe into a Cornell gang rape allegation after the accuser files a lawsuit.

UN envoy meets Houthi negotiators in a bid to halt escalating violence in Yemen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 1:00


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the U.N. is talking to all sides in the Yemen conflict, hoping to avoid an escalation of the current situation.

Police investigate after toddler pulls out loaded gun at Michigan daycare

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:40


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a daycare scare after a toddler pulls out a loaded gun.

Stocks hold steady on Wall Street as oil prices ease, Treasury yields remain stable

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:45


Americans growing more pessimistic about the economy as prices for gas, other items remain elevated

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:57


AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Americans' confidence in the economy has fallen sharply.

Iran tells the US public that Trump's war has failed, and other Mideast developments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:43


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Iran has told the U.S. public that President Trump's war has failed.

Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on defense company that provides vehicles to Ukraine

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:41


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Estonia is blaming Russia for an arson attack on one of its defense companies.

Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:38


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years.

Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:40


AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a possible new ransom note in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 1:11


AP correspondent Lorna Petty reports a New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University.

News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:40


Three news organizations banished from White House have asked a court to intervene. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:42


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports it appears police did not find explosives after searching the suspicious vehicles near Fairford air base.

French presidential campaign heats up as student protests fuel political clashes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:50


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the French presidential campaign heats up as student protests fuel political clashes.

The latest in sports

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:57


A third string quarterback leads the Bears to victory; the Giants trade for a quarterback; the Senate passes college sports legislation; the baseball playoffs begin and the Hurricanes get ready to raise their Stanley Cup banner.

Mediators are working to broker a US-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 0:42


AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports mediators are working to broker a U.S.-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain.

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