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What is President Trump’s proposed Arlington arch and why is it controversial?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump says the massive arch that he's proposing to build near Arlington National Cemetery would also serve as a military complex. In a post on social media this morning, he says the site would store drones and ammunition and provide positions for snipers. The Trump administration is preparing to break ground despite ongoing litigation. Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a major Russian oil refinery near Moscow overnight. Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia's oil and gas facilities in an attempt to weaken its military capabilities. NPR's Joanna Kikisis reports from Kiev.
The governor of the Moscow region said the area had come under a large-scale drone attack early Sunday. Russian air defense shot down more than 240 Ukrainian attack drones.
How did Ukrainian drones impact Russia’s Gazpromneft Moscow refinery?
But some of those drones did hit their target, the Gazpromneft Moscow oil refinery. The Ukrainian military claims its drones damaged three units there. Videos on social media show the facility on fire. The strikes happened during the first parliamentary vote in Russia yesterday. since 2022. Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
Authorities in Israel say they've arrested a Palestinian gunman who shot and killed an Israeli in the occupied West Bank. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports Hamas is praising the attack.
A gunman in a car opened fire at Israelis at a water spring in the West Bank and then fled, Israeli officials said.
What happened in the West Bank shooting and how are Israeli forces responding?
Israeli forces launched an extensive hunt for the shooter using drones and setting up roadblocks throughout the territory. The military says it shot and wounded the attacker, who then fled to a Palestinian hospital where he was apprehended by Israeli forces. In a separate incident, the Israeli military says it shot and killed a person who tried to ram a vehicle into soldiers. This comes at a sensitive time, on the eve of Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day of the year in the Jewish calendar, and amid a wave of attacks on Palestinians by extremist Jewish settlers, who are galvanized by far-right government leaders running for re-election next month. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
New reports out this week could show how rising costs are reshaping the housing market. NPR's Stephen Passaha reports.
it's possible average mortgage rates will rise above 7% for the first time since January 2025. We'll find out Thursday when Freddie Mac releases its weekly average for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.
Why are mortgage rates expected to rise above 7% and what does that mean for borrowers?
The cost of borrowing across the economy has been climbing, both because the Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week and because the bond market has been shaken for months over concerns about government debt and inflation. Stephen Massaha, NPR News.
This is NPR News in Washington. Pennsylvania continues to report a surge in measles, with more than 700 cases and four deaths linked to the outbreak. Dr. Matthew McCarthy of Drexel Hill Pediatrics says the outbreak reflects a broader national shift.
With the increase in vaccine hesitancy or outright vaccine refusal, we've seen the percentage coverage of those immunizations, in particular measles, mumps, rubella, decrease. And so that's exactly why we're seeing these outbreaks occur at this point.
Health officials are urging families to check immunization records and call ahead before seeking care if symptoms appear. In one of the most anticipated college football contests this season, the University of Mississippi beat Louisiana State Saturday night 32-24.
What is driving the recent measles surge in Pennsylvania and how can families protect themselves?
Steve Futterman reports.
It was not a warm and fuzzy homecoming. Ole Miss fans, still furious over Kiffin's departure, greeted him with nasty chants, T-shirts, and signs. The game itself came down to the final seconds. LSU at the six-yard line had a chance to tie the contest. That's when Mississippi intercepted the pass to wrap up the game. Ole Miss fans like Mike Masters were elated. This was football justice, poetic justice on the football field. Afterwards, Kiffin played down the focus on his return.
How did Ole Miss defeat LSU in a dramatic finish and what was the fan reaction?
Anytime you have emotions of that many people, it bonds people together and creates that atmosphere.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is President Trump’s proposed Arlington arch and why is it controversial?
0:00–0:57
2
How did Ukrainian drones impact Russia’s Gazpromneft Moscow refinery?
0:57–1:39
3
What happened in the West Bank shooting and how are Israeli forces responding?
1:39–2:41
4
Why are mortgage rates expected to rise above 7% and what does that mean for borrowers?
2:41–3:43
5
What is driving the recent measles surge in Pennsylvania and how can families protect themselves?
3:43–4:19
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How did Ole Miss defeat LSU in a dramatic finish and what was the fan reaction?
4:19–5:04