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What memorial services are being held for the September 11 victims today?
Live from NPR News in Washington, on Korva Coleman, there are memorial services this morning for the nearly three thousand people killed in the terror attacks on september eleventh, that includes at the Pentagon. Names are also being read today in New York City and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Authorities in Utah say they're continuing to investigate yesterday's shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. President Trump says he'll posthumously give Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And Pierre's Domenico Montanaro says the killing shows this is an unpredictable political moment.
We're in a tremendous time of political volatility. You know, we should say we don't know the motivation behind this killing yet, but Kirk was someone who was provocative and eager to have all of the political debates. He was a key and prominent figure in Trump world and in helping get a lot of younger voters, especially younger men, to become Trump voters. And any politician or public person who puts themselves out there right now will tell you that they've faced increased threats over the last several years.
Why is the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparking political controversy?
Yeah.
NBR's Domenico Montanaro reporting. More than three hundred South Korean workers are expected to head home today after being detained last week in Georgia for alleged immigration violations. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Seoul, the workers were at a Hyundai auto plant.
After a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the U.S. had agreed to their key demands. The first is that the workers should not be handcuffed and shackled on their way to the airport in Atlanta. The other is that they should not face restrictions on re entering the U.S. Cho conveyed to Rubio what he called the South Korean public scars and shock at seeing the arrest of its skilled engineers.
How are South Korean workers detained in Georgia being released and what demands were made?
South Korea's foreign ministry said Rubio had relayed President Trump's positive view of South Korea's role in revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. and the economy. Anthony Kuhn in PR News Soul.
Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar this week did not appear to kill any of Hamas's political leaders. And Pierre's Ayya Batrawi reports from Qatar, Hamas's negotiating team was struck while meeting to discuss a U.S. hostage proposal for the Gaza war.
Hamas says the Israeli attack killed five Palestinians, among them the son of a senior Hamas leader and the head of his office. Hamas has not confirmed whether senior Hamas leaders were injured in the attack.
What happened during the Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and why is it significant?
Qatar says a Qatari police officer was also killed. Qatar's prime minister has called the attack state terrorism and says it's a clear message to the world that Israel is not interested in peace. Qatar, a close US ally, has frozen its role as mediator between Hamas and Israel in the war in Gaza since the attack. Israel's Prime Minister says Israel will continue to pursue Hamas officials wherever they are. Authorities in Qatar say they are working to identify the human remains of two missing individuals at the site of the attack. They've cordoned off the area, located in an upscale suburb of Doha with embassies, schools, and nurseries. Ayy Botrawi and Pierre News, Qatar.
The government says consumer inflation sped up in August. The consumer price index rose two point nine percent from what it was a year ago.
Why is the U.S. consumer price index rising and how might the Fed respond?
The Federal Reserve is looking for lower inflation, but it may cut interest rates next week. The Fed is also concerned about a weakening job market. The British government has dismissed its ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson. Leaked emails disclosed Mandelson expressed close support for late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes after Senate Democrats lost a vote yesterday. Senate Republicans rejected their effort to force the Justice Department to release all information into the Epstein investigation. Renowned conductor Christoph von Dochnony died this week at the age of ninety five. He led the Cleveland Orchestra for nearly twenty years, and Pierre's Tom Heisinger has this appreciation for his illuminating and intellectual approach to music.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What memorial services are being held for the September 11 victims today?
0:00–0:59
2
Why is the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparking political controversy?
0:59–1:40
3
How are South Korean workers detained in Georgia being released and what demands were made?
1:40–2:19
4
What happened during the Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and why is it significant?
2:19–3:09
5
Why is the U.S. consumer price index rising and how might the Fed respond?
3:09–3:56
6
Who was conductor Christoph von Döchnany and what is his legacy at the Cleveland Orchestra?
3:56–4:38