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Why is FEMA proposing to shrink the agency and shift disaster response to states?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says it should be scaled back. As NPR's Rebecca Hersher reports, FEMA leads the federal response to wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters.
In testimony before a House committee, acting FEMA administrator David Richardson said the agency needs to shrink and that states need to take more responsibility for disasters. States are already in charge of the majority of disaster response. Lawmakers from both parties asked Richardson to address long delays states face in getting federal reimbursements for disaster related work that states already do. Richardson also defended FEMA's response to recent deadly floods in Texas. Some types of federal assistance, including on the ground FEMA employees, took longer than usual to reach Texas after that disaster.
What were the details and sentencing outcomes of the University of Idaho murders?
Rebecca Hirscher, NPR News.
Brian Koberger, the man who admitted to killing four University of Idaho students in twenty twenty two. has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. Northwest Public Broadcasting L broad broadcasting's Lauren Patterson was in the courtroom.
Koberger sat silently as friends and families of victims Kaylee Gonzalez, Madison Mogan, Xanna Kernodal, and Ethan Chapin read statements about how the murders have affected their lives. Kayleigh Gonzalez's father, Steve Gonzalez, faced Koberger head on at the podium as he spoke.
You tried to plant fear. You try to divide us. You failed. Instead, your actions have united everyone in their disgust for you.
When asked if he wanted to make a statement, Koberger declined. Along with the life terms, he faces another ten years on a burglary charge. The judge also ordered a fifty thousand dollar fine and a five thousand dollars penalty for each victim. For NPR News, I'm Lauren Patterson in Boise.
How did the International Court of Justice rule that nations must address climate change?
The top UN court has ruled that nations have a duty to stop climate change. The ruling finds it's necessary to protect human rights under international law, NPR's Lauren Summer reports.
The case was championed by the tiny island nation of Vanuatu. The country is threatened by rising sea levels and more intense cyclones. The International Court of Justice has found that nations have a duty to address climate change since it poses an existential threat.
What developments occurred in the Russia‑Ukraine peace talks and prisoner exchange?
It also finds that countries could be held legally liable if they don't and continue to burn fossil fuels. Still, the opinion is advisory, so it's non-binding. Experts say it could be a boost for many of the lawsuits that have been filed in national courts seeking to make governments act on climate change. Lauren Summer, NPR News.
On Wall Street, all three major indices finish the day higher. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Peace talks in Istanbul came to a close today with no agreement on a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides did agree to a new humanitarian exchange of prisoners. President Trump has threatened to impose sanctions on Russia if it doesn't take steps to end its war against Ukraine by the end of the summer. Before Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham became the faces of Fleetwood Mac, they released an album as a duo. Buckingham Nicks came out more than 50 years ago, and it's coming to streaming for the first time ever, as NPR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento reports.
What are the key points of President Trump’s new AI executive orders and action plan?
Buckingham Nicks will be reissued on September 19th. The single Crying in the Night is out now.
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The album was released in 1973 to Little Fanfair, but it caught the ear of Mick Fleetwood, who asked Lindsay Buckingham to join his band as a guitarist. Buckingham said yes, on the condition that his girlfriend Stevie Nicks could come too. With Nyx and Buckingham along for the ride, Fleetwood Mac went on to become one of the world's best selling bands, with famously intertwining and creatively defining romantic dramas. Now fans can hear how it all started. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR News.
President Trump signed executive orders on artificial intelligence today.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is FEMA proposing to shrink the agency and shift disaster response to states?
0:00–0:55
2
What were the details and sentencing outcomes of the University of Idaho murders?
0:55–2:02
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How did the International Court of Justice rule that nations must address climate change?
2:02–2:27
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What developments occurred in the Russia‑Ukraine peace talks and prisoner exchange?
2:27–3:36
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What are the key points of President Trump’s new AI executive orders and action plan?
3:36–4:38