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round of talks between the U.S. and Iran in coming days, according to the Associated
Press.
“These would be held again in Pakistan, and would reportedly happen before the current ceasefire”
expires next week. Meanwhile both the U.S. and Iran are blockading the straight of Hormuz, that has tied up international shipments of crude oil. NPR's Tom Bowman says the situation is tense and could flare up. It's possible that fighting could start again if Iran starts hitting U.S. warships or
commercial ships trying to transit through the straight of Hormuz or attacking the energy sector of Gulf allies. The Iranians have said they have major untouched levers to pull and response to the block cable. We don't know what that means.
At this point, it's an economic war trying to get Iran back to negotiating table. NPR's Tom Bowman reporting. Two members of Congress say that they will resign following allegations of sexual misconduct.
“This includes Texas Republican Congressman Tony Consolus and California Democratic Congressman”
Eric Swallwell, who has been accused by several women. Swallwell has already announced that he is suspending his campaign for California Governor. And beer's Elena Moore reports there's an ongoing debating Congress about how to hold lawmakers accountable.
NPR has not independently verified the allegations against Swallwell, which were first reported
by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN. And Swallwell has forcefully denied them. Still, it sparked almost immediate political backlash, especially as Swallwell is one of a handful of members facing controversy right now. For weeks, there have also been calls for Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez to resign
over a past affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Wallace has since said he will not run for the election, but shortly after Swallwell announced he was resigning Gonzalez said an statement that he planned to file his retirement from office. Elena Moore and Pierre News.
“Several religious leaders are expressing concern about the dispute playing out between”
President Trump and Pope Leo. Trump has called the Pope "week" for criticizing the war in Iran. Trump also posted an image of himself looking like Jesus before he took it down. And Pierre is Jason D'Rose has more. Pope Leo says he's not afraid of the president and notes that he's not a political figure,
but rather a religious leader concerned with the gospel. Cardinal Joseph Tuben, the archbishop of Newark, has issued a statement saying Pope Leo will continue to speak clearly against the war and other offenses against human dignity and to call for dialogue. The Council on American Islamic Relations also put out a statement saying it stands in solidarity
with the Catholic community. It goes on to say, quote, "The president's mockery of religion is both deranged and insulting." Jason D'Rose and Pierre News. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. The Los Angeles Unified School District has reached a tentative contract agreement with
its third and last union.
The tentative deal has averted a strike that could have started this morning. The agreement is with the union that represents tens of thousands of support staff including custodians, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers. These artists rule the 80s pop charts and now they're being inducted into the Rock'n'Bull Hall of Fame.
From member station WKSU, Kabir Bhatya has more on the performers in this year's class. Luther Vandras and Phil Collins have been eligible for the Rock Hall for 20 years, and Shah-Day for almost as long. They're all in the class of 2026, along with British Post-Punk Legions, Joy Division, and their spinoff group, New Order. Two more British acts, Iron Maiden, and Billy Eidel made the cut this year after being active since
the 1970s. Joe Asus in the midst of a long anticipated reunion will also be inducted on November 14th in Los Angeles. Rounding up this year's class is Wu Tang Clan, the hip hop collective that's been the subject of numerous documentaries in the past decade.
For NPR News, I'm Kabir Bhatya and Cleveland. Main State Legislature has passed a bill that would temporarily ban the construction of large data centers. The facilities have often drawn opposition in local communities because they use a lot of electricity and water that local residents also need.
Main Governor Janet Mills is considering the bill. She has sought an exemption for one major project in Maine. This is NPR News.
