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Politics Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown. Barbara Sprunt
National At least 4 dead, 8 injured in attack at a Mormon church in Michigan At least four people were killed in an attack on a Mormon church in Michigan Sunday. Investigators believe the suspect opened fire on congregants before deliberately setting the church on fire. A Martínez
National Morning news brief At least four dead in attack on Michigan church, congressional leaders head to White House as shutdown deadline nears, Trump to meet with Israeli prime minister as calls for end of war in Gaza grow. A Martínez
Music Olivia Dean masters 'The Art of Loving' with sophomore album In 2023, "BBC Music Introducing" named her artist of the year following the release of her debut album. Now, Olivia Dean is back with her second studio album, "The Art of Loving." Leila Fadel
World Trump and Netanyahu to meet amid mounting pressure to end war in Gaza President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to meet Monday, just days Netanyahu's speech at the U.N. rejecting calls to end the war in Gaza. A Martínez
World Former Palestinian peace negotiator on Trump meeting with Israel's prime minister President Trump says a deal to end the war in Gaza is "very close." NPR speaks with former Palestinian peace negotiator Diana Buttu about Trump's meeting with Israel's prime minister Monday. Michel Martin
World Moldova's ruling party secures parliamentary majority Moldova's pro-Western party secured a decisive victory Monday, as voters rejected pro-Russian groups and chose closer EU ties. Charles Maynes
Politics 'We're not afraid': George Soros' foundation on being Trump's next target The foundation started by billionaire George Soros, long a target of conspiracy theories, could soon be under investigation. Its president says it is "ready for whatever comes." Steve Inskeep
Arts & Life Latin superstar Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show The National Football League, Apple Music and Roc Nation made the announcement during halftime of Sunday night's game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. NPR Staff
National Stowaway found dead in landing gear of American Airlines flight in Charlotte Police say maintenance workers discovered the body Sunday morning after the plane landed from Europe. Rebecca Rosman