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National The White House paused rules to curb steel plant pollution. Locals weigh in In parts of Western Pennsylvania, steel plants are big employers – and big polluters. This summer, the Trump administration paused regulations that would have forced steel mills to curb air pollution. Reid Frazier
World Zelenskyy touted Ukraine's ingenuity against Russia in UN address Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the U.N. General Assembly, as diplomats struggle to stop Russia's aggression. Michele Kelemen
Environment Warming waters are shifting the diversity of American river fish A pair of studies show that American rivers are getting hotter, posing a risk for many fish species. Nathan Rott
Health California is seeing a spike in cases of Valley Fever California is seeing a spike in cases valley fever — an illness spread by fungal spores. Researchers speculate the rise is tied to patterns of drought and precipitation. Jerimiah Oetting
National Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE detention facility may have been politically motivated NPR's Sergio Martinez-Beltran has the latest update from Dallas, where four people were shot at an ICE detention facility Wednesday morning. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Sports MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026 With a tap of their head, players will be able to trigger an automated review when they disagree with an umpire's call. In spring training this year, just over half of challenges were successful. Becky Sullivan
National A year after Hurricane Helene, communities still wait for federal reimbursements A year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, communities are eager for FEMA funds to reimburse recovery expenses, but it's not clear when and if that money will come. Gerard Albert III
National Elon Musk's company wants to build tunnels to alleviate Houston's floodwater problems One idea to prevent another hurricane catastrophe in Houston is massive underground tunnels to redirect storm water. New reporting reveals Elon Musk's Boring Company has been involved in the planning. Lauren McGaughy
Remembering Italian actress Claudia Cardinale The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has died at the age of 87. She was known for roles in major international and American films of the 1960s and 70s like 8 1/2 and The Pink Panther. Jordan-Marie Smith
Amanda Shires new album 'Nobody's Girl' tells her side of public breakup Amanda Shires new album, Nobody's Girl, explores the very public breakup with her husband, fellow musician Jason Isbell. Kira Wakeam