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In Michigan, authorities are searching for additional victims in a burned church where a gunman opened fire, killing at least two people and injuring more than a half dozen worshipers this morning, about 60 miles north of Detroit.

The gunman was also killed.

Michigan Publix Steve Carmody has more.

The Sunday worship service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan was underway when an unidentified 40-year-old man allegedly drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church.

Authorities say he then started shooting, and he may also have started a fire in the church.

Grand Blanc Police Chief William Rennie says the attack ended when two law enforcement officers arrived at the church.

They met the suspect and they engaged in gunfire with that particular individual, neutralizing that suspect.

Authorities are not releasing a motive for the attack on the church or whether the suspect was known to local law enforcement.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Carmody in Flint, Michigan.

Mayor Eric Adams says he's dropping out of the New York City mayor's race, shaking up a race that's been dominated by newcomer Zoron Mamdani.

Imperious Brian Mann has more.

In a video posted on social media, Adams said he's dropping out after facing what he described as unfair investigations that made it difficult for him to raise money and campaign.

Although this is the end of my re-election campaign, it is not the end of my public service.

Last year, the U.S.

Justice Department charged Adams with bribery and campaign finance offenses later dropped by the DOJ under President Trump.

With Adams out, Zoron Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who's led in the polls, faces a tighter contest against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo stepped down as governor in 2021 following a sexual misconduct scandal.

In this race, Cuomo has sought to portray Mamdani as too far to the left.

Republican Curtis Sliwa rounds out the three-way race.

Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to meet President Trump at the White House tomorrow.

And peers Daniel Estron has more.

President Trump said on social media, we have a real chance for greatness in the Middle East.

All are on board for something special.

Vice President J.D.

Vance said the U.S.

was negotiating with Arab and Israeli leaders over the ceasefire plan.

A person briefed on the plan, not authorized to speak publicly, told NPR Trump is proposing that Hamas release all hostages at the start of a Gaza ceasefire and that a multinational Arab and Muslim peacekeeping force gradually replace Israeli troops in Gaza.

A Hamas official told NPR Hamas was not given an official offer but was being briefed by mediators on the details.

Hamas says it's lost contact with two Israeli hostages in Gaza City due to Israeli bombardment.

Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

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Beef prices are at an all-time high.

The Department of Agriculture says it will release a plan to rebuild the cattle industry.

Gavin McGoff from member station KXCV has more.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discussed the forthcoming plan in Kansas City, leading to speculation amongst cattle farmers.

High beef prices present farmers with a tough choice.

Hold back heifers and grow their herd, or hope that consumers continue to pay top dollar.

Deb Thummel raises Black Angus on her family farm in northwest Missouri.

She says, despite the uncertainty, she doesn't think any beef producers really

want

the government to throw money at these high prices and

lack of cattle.

The USDA says it will release its plan in October.

For NPR News, I'm Gavin McGoff.

At the weekend box office, Warner Brothers, one battle after another, took the top spot, debuting with $22 million in ticket sales.

Paul Thomas Anderson's widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance resistance cost a reported $130 million to produce.

The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tejana Taylor, and Sean Penn has been hailed as a film brimming with many of the political conflicts of today.

In second place, Gabby's Dollhouse, the movie, the Universal Pictures release produced by DreamWorks Animation, took in $13 million.

For the G-rated film, based on the long-running series, it cost $32 million to produce.

I'm Janine Herbst, NPR News.

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