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What did President Trump say about Iran at the UN General Assembly?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. President Trump is asking aloud whether he should wipe out the nation of Iran. Trump is addressing the annual opening session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. He says he has a big decision to make. He wondered if Iran would make a deal with him or Trump asked if he should quickly annihilate Iran. And Trump asked if he should, quote, drive them into hell with no chance of survival. The president says he thinks he'll make a deal with Iran right after the midterm elections because he says it doesn't make any sense for Iran not to. Before Trump's remarks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News it's possible Trump might meet Iranian leaders on the U.N.'
's sidelines.
How are the talks between Trump and Zelensky expected to address the war in Ukraine?
I don't think anything is scheduled at this point, but we're certainly open to something like that, especially if it has the prospects of leading to something positive and ultimately achieving the goal of what this is all about. And that is the fact that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
It's not clear if Iranian leaders will meet Trump following his questions about whether to annihilate their country. Separately, Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the U.N. sidelines tomorrow. NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports the focus of their talks is expected to be ending
Russia's war with Ukraine. In a social media post, President Trump says the, quote, ridiculous and never-ending war with Ukraine must be ended, saying Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian infrastructure, his country will stop attacking Russian energy. The European Union's top diplomat, Kaya Kalas, is also putting the onus on Moscow.
The pressure should be on the aggressor to stop attacking civilians, civilian infrastructure, and I'm sure that Ukraine will respond the same
way.
Why are young Americans without college degrees seeing a strong job market while recent graduates struggle?
And she says there should be accountability for Russia's aggression. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, New York. Young Americans
without college degrees are seeing one of the strongest job markets in decades. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports unemployment among these workers is at a low.
The Burning Glass Institute says the job market looks much different for recent college graduates who are having a harder time finding work. Georgetown University economist Harry Holzer says one reason is the strength of the construction industry.
I do think the construction sector is strong right now. You is creating a lot of jobs for skilled construction workers.
Holzer says more baby boomers are retiring from the skilled trades just as immigration slows.
What financial disclosures did Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. make about book advances and gifts?
And with some immigrants reluctant to seek work, more jobs are opening up for other workers. Windsor Johnston, NPR News. You're listening to
NPR. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.' 's annual financial disclosure shows that he received two book advances and some substantial gifts. And Pierre Sidney Lepkin reports.
Secretary Kennedy disclosed in his annual financial filing that he received a pair of book advances in the last year from Sky Horse Publishing. Each is worth $2 million. One book is called Unsettled Science. The title is a twist on the term settled science, often used to describe the evidence for vaccine safety.
Why did a federal judge allow SpaceX’s land swap in Texas despite environmental lawsuits?
Kennedy also reported receiving gifts worth more than a quarter of a million dollars from celebrity security advisor Gavin DeBecker. The gifts included flights to Fiji and Greece and use of a vacation home. The Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to NPR's detailed list of questions about the disclosure, but in a statement said Kennedy complies with all laws, regulations, and requirements. Sydney Lepkin, NPR News.
A federal judge will not block a land swap between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and billionaire Elon Musk's company, SpaceX. Conservation groups had sued to stop the land swap in Texas. They claim SpaceX's huge rocket launches are degrading the land. They further allege this sends debris into a private refuge.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did President Trump say about Iran at the UN General Assembly?
0:00–0:47
2
How are the talks between Trump and Zelensky expected to address the war in Ukraine?
0:47–1:55
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Why are young Americans without college degrees seeing a strong job market while recent graduates struggle?
1:55–2:48
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What financial disclosures did Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. make about book advances and gifts?
2:48–3:31
5
Why did a federal judge allow SpaceX’s land swap in Texas despite environmental lawsuits?
3:31–4:25
6
What are the latest details on Hurricane Polo as it reaches Category 5 strength?
4:25–5:03