"Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
apologize for the war in Iran." He also says that Americans should accept higher prices
“for gasoline, and PR's Emily Fang reports.”
"Speaking at a rally for law enforcement on Long Island, Trump told attendees that he "coop did the right thing, striding the war. Trump has redoubled his defense of the war, even as efforts to negotiate a new ceasefire agreement with Iran have stalled. Iranian officials say they will not negotiate with the U.S. into the end of Trump's term." Meanwhile, about 5,000 American soldiers have been serving for more than 250 days aboard the warship
the U.S. as Abraham Lincoln. Their families have raised concerns of their worsening, sanitary, food, and mental health conditions. But when asked by a reporter if the sailors had been on board for too long, Trump replied, "No, no, no, no. Not dearly long enough." Emily Fang and Pernu's Washington. "The Wii G. Madgiani is expected to spend decades in prison after pleading guilty
“to federal stalking charges linked to the shooting death of insurance executive Brian Thompson.”
NPR's Brian Man reports the question now is whether Madgiani will face another murder trial next month in state court." Speaking in court with Thompson's family watching Manjoni admitted making his own gun with a 3D printer and shooting Thompson. I knew what I was doing, Manjoni said. Federal prosecutors sent a letter to the court suggesting a prison term at least 24 years, sentencing will happen in December. Manjoni's legal team has already filed a motion
to have separate murder charges in state court tossed out. His lead attorney, Karen Friedman, Agnaffilo, spoke to reporters. "It was a single tragic event, yet he's being prosecuted twice for the same conduct." But in a statement, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said they planned to move forward with Manjoni State trial scheduled to begin September 8th, Brian Man and PR News, New York.
“Rescue crews in Indonesia are coming through the rubble of collapse building, searching for survivors”
after a powerful earthquake struck this morning. Christina Cucula reports at least 20 people
are dead. The magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit at a depth of nine miles of the Indonesian island of Florida early on Saturday morning, local time. The quake sparked widespread panic and sent residents scrambling to reach high ground. Early reports suggest it has caused heavy damage, though police say power outages in cities and villages are hampering search and rescue efforts. tsunami warnings were issued in the aftermath of parts of eastern Indonesia,
which have since been lifted as the strongest aftershock measured a magnitude of 6.1. The Indonesian archipelago is a region highly prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity. For NPI News, I'm Christina Cucula in Melbourne, Australia. This is NPR. Tropical storm Lala is expected to become a hurricane as it closes in on Hawaii's big island.
If it makes landfall at hurricane strength, it would be the first hurricane to hit the island
since 1871. Forecasters are warning of strong winds and as much as 25 inches of rain in some areas. Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, NPR's Joel Rose reports that's forcing drivers to slow down and take it in those who don't. Speed cameras have sprung up in hundreds of school zones across Florida. The program's backers say the goal is to make the streets safer for kids. But Ted Hollander,
a lawyer at the ticket clinic, is not convinced. We believe this is a money grab and they just are not interested in the safety issue. They're just pretending that they are, but in reality, they just want to get the $100. Florida recently joined the growing list of states that allow speed cameras, along with California, Minnesota and Hawaii. They're now legal in more than two dozen states and the District of Columbia.
No one likes getting a speeding ticket, but safety advocates say there is clear evidence that these cameras work to make streets safer by forcing drivers to slow down. Joel Rose and PR news. A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., that are prosecutors say Melissa Ferris filled the memorials fountain with soap suds and spray paint at the words "clean hands"
dirty money on it. She's facing two federal felony charges, each carrying a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison. I'm Windsor Johnston and PR news in Washington. Democrats are fighting for the future of their party. This week on the Empire Politics podcast, we break down where the lines are being drawn between centrist and progressives. Both sides have scored victories this primary season, and both are certain that they will be
more electable in November. We'll catch you up on the key players and their pitches to voters.
