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Korva Coleman
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. Defense officials from several countries are meeting at the Pentagon today. They're discussing how their countries might help Ukraine if a ceasefire is reached with Russia. France and Britain are prepared to send peace, but Terry Schultz reports their mission is not yet well defined.
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Terry Schultz
It's not clear whether this mission would be to sort of monitor a ceasefire or reinforce it or defend certain lines. And those verbs all mean very different things carrying different levels of danger for those deployed in general. European countries are going to have to send forces, and it seems about 10 have committed to doing that so far. But some options are much less palatable than others.
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Korva Coleman
Terry Schultz reporting. President Trump says the US Will assist with security guarantees for Ukraine but won't send US Troops there. Meanwhile, Russia's foreign minister says any conversations about security guarantees are pointless if Russia is shut out of the discussion. Forecasters say Hurricane Erin continues to swing away from the East Coast. It's not going to make landfall, but Erin has triggered life threatening rip currents from Florida up to New England. Officials in several states have put up no swimming signs on beaches, but local officials in North Carolina say they've already rescued dozens of swimmers from danger. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency. From member station wunc, Bradley George reports. Some people on the state's Outer Banks have been told to evacuate.
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Bradley George
August is usually a busy time on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but residents and tourists were ordered to leave Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Governor Stein says people who live elsewhere on the coast should be prepared to evacuate. Shelters have opened on the mainland. Arran would be the worst storm to affect the outer Banks since 2019. That's when Hurricane Dorian swamped Ocracoke island with 7ft of water. For NPR News, I'm Bradley George in Chapel Hill.
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Korva Coleman
Stocks opened lower this morning as discount retailer Target reported another drop in sales. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped about 10 points in early trading.
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Scott Horsley
Target stock has a bullseye on its back after the retail bellwether said sales at existing stores fell nearly 2% in the most recent quarter. That's not quite as bad as forecasters had expected. But Target continues to struggle. Retail rival Walmart is set to report earnings tomorrow. Target's chief executive, Brian Cornell will step down from that role in February but stay on as board chairman. He'll be replaced as CEO by Target's chief operating officer, who's been with the chain for two decades. Home improvement giant Lowe's is buying a big drywall and insulation company for billion. The acquisition of foundation building materials is part of Lowe's stepped up efforts to cater to professional builders. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
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Korva Coleman
On Wall street, the Dow is now down 9 points. The NASDAQ is down nearly 250 points. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Israel says it is calling up another 50,000 reservists. They'll be used in a major military operation against Hamas in Gaza City. The draft of the Israeli reservists is supposed to start very the increase would nearly double the number of active Israeli reservists in the war in Gaza. The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to reverse a landmark scientific finding. This has been the basis for federal climate regulations for more than a decade. This decision could potentially lead to more emissions. NPR's Michael Copley reports. The move could also carry serious risks for corporate America.
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Michael Copley
The EPA said in 2009 that climate pollution threatens people's well being, paving the way for the government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA now says it doesn't have that authority. That could weaken a defense fossil fuel companies are using in state lawsuits where they argue climate change is an issue for the federal government to deal with. Jeff Holmstead is an environmental lawyer.
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Jeff Holmstead
There's plenty of people out there who want to bring lawsuits, and it seems like this would just invite a lot more litigation.
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Michael Copley
Business groups say having national climate rules also creates a predictable environment to make investments. Public hearings on the EPA proposal are scheduled for this week. The agency says it hasn't taken final action. Michael Copley, NPR News.
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Korva Coleman
Texas state lawmakers are expected to move forward on a Republican plan to redraw congressional maps for the state. The GOP hopes to use the map to send up to five more Republicans to the U.S. house. California Democrats meet tomorrow to consider a redistricting plan to boost their numbers in the House as well. You're listening to NPR News.
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