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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Minnesota authorities are confirming at least two children have been killed, 17 people injured in today's shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Earlier, Children's Minnesota Hospital confirmed with NPR that it was treating six children for injuries. We were awaiting new details from local authorities who are speaking. to reporters now about the attack. The heavy presence of local, state, and federal law enforcement visible on school grounds just days into the new school year for students and teachers. We heard earlier from Senator Amy Klobuchar. Children are dead. They're families that have a deceased child. You cannot put into words the gravity, the tragedy, the tragedy,

or the absolute pain of this situation. Apologies. That was actually Mayor Jacob Frye, who was confirming fatalities from today's attacks. Again, we've just learned at least two children were killed and 17 people were injured. A Salvadoran National now fighting deportation to Uganda is expected to seek asylum in the U.S. Kilmar-Abrego-Garcy's attorneys are fighting to keep the Maryland resident from being deported a second time, months after he was wrongfully sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador. NPR's Jasmine Garz reports the case underscores President Trump standoff with judges in challenging migrant rights and due process. Abrago Garcia's case is a winding one. After being returned to the U.S., he was

detained again earlier this week at a routine immigration check-in in Baltimore. This detention stands from a separate charge. The government accuses Garcia of human smuggling, which he denies. The Trump administration says it intends to deport Abrago Garcia to Uganda. His lawyers say he should have the right to express fear of persecution and torture in that nation. Today, a judge set Abrago Garcia's next court hearing date to October 6. Jasmine Garz, NPR News, New York. U.S. tariffs on India are now in effect. They've gone up to 50%. NPRS. D. Hadid has more. The tariff signal is stunning collapse in relation. after decades of bipartisan policy to strengthen India to counter a muscular China.

America is India's largest export market, and the tariffs are likely to impact half that trade worth between $50 billion to $60 billion. That's NPR's Dia Hadid reporting from Mumbai. U.S. stocks are trading higher this hour with the Dow now up more than 100 points. At 45,527, you're listening to NPR News. The Trump administration's federal oversight in Washington, D.C. now extends to Union Station. Management of the major transportation hub that's within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol is typically covered by Amtrak. But according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today, not anymore.

He says Union stations fall into disrepair. Duffy announced the switch before he was due to join Amtrak President Roger Harris for the launch of the rail service's new high-speed train. Cracker Barrel, that southern-styled staple of American road trips, is changing its logo again. Mariana Bacayow of Member Station OBPLN reports the company's short-lived streamline logo is gone after backlash from fans and the White House. The old man and barrel that have represented Cracker Barrel for decades were initially scrapped from the restaurant's new logo for a more modern minimalist design. What followed could be a case study, in the perils of rebranding and cultural polarization.

The move was met with falling stocks and public outcry, particularly from MAGA supporters who called the change woke. President Donald Trump weighed in asking Cracker Barrel to bring back the old design. And now Cracker Barrel has confirmed that its beloved old timer and his barrel will be back. The fried chicken and biscuits never left. For NPR News, I'm Mariana Baca Yao in now. Recapping our top story, two children have been killed, 17 people injured in a school shooting in Minnesota. You're listening to NPR News.