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What did President Trump say about Ukraine’s ability to retake its territory?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. President Trump says he now believes that Ukraine can retake all of its territory with the help of Europe. Trump met with Ukraine's president on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, as NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports.
President Trump says he thinks Russia's economy is in big trouble and Ukraine could win back its territory, in his words, in its original form. He made the comments in a social media post after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky told the U.N. Security Council that he and Trump talked about a few good ideas. And we expect
America's actions to push Russia toward peace. Moscow fears America and always pays attention to it.
How are Democrats and the White House handling the looming government shutdown?
Zelensky blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin for not coming to the United Nations and accused the Russian leader of prolonging the largest war in Europe since World War II. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the United Nations.
President Trump has canceled a White House meeting with top Democratic leaders that was initially planned for Thursday. As NPR's Deirdre Walsh reports, the prospects for a government shutdown are rising.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said they plan to push for measures to lower health care costs as part of a government funding deal. But in a post on his social media platform, the president called the demands from Democrats unserious and ridiculous and said no meeting could be productive. The House approved an extension of current funding levels until November 21st, but the measure failed to advance in the Senate. Without any negotiations, a potential shutdown could start October 1st. Jeffrey says the president chickened out. The president left the door open to a future meeting tomorrow. if Democrats shift their demands.
Why did Sinclair and Nexstar pull Jimmy Kimmel Live from their ABC affiliates?
Deirdre Walsh, NPR News.
Although ABC has reinstated the Jimmy Kimmel show as of tonight, the show will not air on stations owned by either Sinclair Broadcast Group or Nextar Media Group. As NPR's Netta Ulubi reports, that's more than 20 percent of ABC affiliates nationwide.
Nexstar and Sinclair both operate local TV stations around the country, including dozens of ABC affiliates. Both companies pulled the show Jimmy Kimmel Live from their local stations last week, under pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr. Nexstar needs FCC approval right now to finalize a merger that would make it the largest owner of local stations in the country. In a statement, the company said it needed assurance that Jimmy Kimmel Live will foster what it called respectful, constructive dialogue. It said in the meantime, fans can watch the show on many Disney-owned streaming services. Netta Ulibi, NPR News.
On Wall Street, stocks closed lower with the Dow Jones Industrials falling 88 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index lost 215 points.
What did the Secret Service uncover about a telecommunications threat network near the UN?
This is NPR. The Secret Service says it has dismantled a network of electronic devices used to carry out telecommunications threats, targeting senior U.S. government officials. The agency says the network includes more than 300 servers, 100,000 SIM cards that could be used, and a wide range of telecommunications threats. The devices were reportedly concentrated within 35 miles of the UN General Assembly, which is meeting this week. Ryan Ruth has been convicted of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on a Florida golf course last year. Ruth tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen after the verdict was read this afternoon, prompting court officers to restrain him. He's scheduled for sentencing in December.
Major League Baseball will soon allow players to challenge called Balls and Strikes. The challenge system has been in testing mode in the minor leagues for several years now and will make its major league debut next spring. More from NPR's Becky Sullivan.
How will Major League Baseball’s new “challenge” system work for balls and strikes?
Each team will receive two challenges to start the game. If you challenge a call and you were right, you can keep the challenge to use again later. A team's pitcher, catcher, or batter must be the one to challenge the call, and they'll do so by tapping the top of their head.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did President Trump say about Ukraine’s ability to retake its territory?
0:01–0:49
2
How are Democrats and the White House handling the looming government shutdown?
0:49–1:52
3
Why did Sinclair and Nexstar pull Jimmy Kimmel Live from their ABC affiliates?
1:52–2:58
4
What did the Secret Service uncover about a telecommunications threat network near the UN?
2:58–3:57
5
How will Major League Baseball’s new “challenge” system work for balls and strikes?
3:57–4:34
6
What are today’s after‑hours futures trends on Wall Street?
4:34–4:39