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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. President Trump is expected to sign a technology deal during his meeting with Prime Minister Kier-Starmer today during his second state visit to Britain. After a day of ceremonies and meetings with King Charles, the president and first lady Melania Trump attended a lavish dinner last night at Windsor Castle. Trump told those gathered that the traditions of the United Kingdom and the U.S. are intertwined. Together we've done more good for.

humanity than any two countries at all of history. Together, we must defend the exceptional heritage that makes us who we are, and we must continue to stand for the values of the people of the English-speaking world, and we do indeed stand for that. King Charles called the state dinner a unique and important occasion, reflecting an enduring bond between the U.S. and Britain. Three law enforcement officers are dead, and two others are injured after a shooting in south-central, Pennsylvania. NPR's Jeff Brady has the story. The police officers were investigating a case that

authorities say was domestic-related along a rural road south of Harrisburg. Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, mourned the dead officers. The grief will be unbearable, but we will bear it. And we will not rest until we've conducted a full, fair, competent, and thorough investigation. Paris says a suspect also is dead, shot by police. The two wounded officers are listed in critical but stable condition at a hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Students and staff at a nearby school sheltered in place as classes were ending. That order has been lifted. Jeff Rady, NPR News, Philadelphia. Former CDC director Susan Menares is offering new details on her firing last month.

Menares says she clashed with Health Secretary Robert of Kennedy Jr. over his demands for changes to the vaccine schedule for children. NPR's Will Stone reports on her testimony before Senate panel. Monares was confirmed in late July after receiving broad support from Republicans. At the time, Kennedy himself stated she had unimpeachable scientific credentials. But Monars says that she soon found herself at odds with Kennedy. She says she refused to back Kennedy's efforts to overhaul a vaccine advisory committee or pre-approve its recommendations. And that came to a head in late August.

He said that the childhood vaccine schedule would be changing starting in September, and I needed to be on board with it. has accused Monares of lying about the reason she was fired. The CDC Vaccine Committee, which includes a new roster of members, some with a history of being critical of vaccines, meets in Atlanta on Thursday. Will Stone, NPR News. FBI Director Cash Patel sparred with Democratic lawmakers again Wednesday, this time before a House panel.

Patel was grilled on why he has not released more documents on late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. You're listening to NPR. The National Park Service is taking steps to remove all signs and exhibits on the history of U.S. slavery and Native American tribes. In March, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to deal with images that, quote, inappropriately disparage historical figures. One target is a historic house in Philadelphia, where George Washington held slaves. In Mississippi, authorities are awaiting autopsy results on the dead. of 21-year-old Damar Trayvion Reed, a black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University.

Chief State Medical Examiner Michael Peeler says the result should be available in a day or two. Police say they found no evidence of foul play in Monday's incident. A new study finds vitamin B3 supplements may help prevent a recurrence of skin cancer. As NPR's Allison Albury reports, the study included more than 33,000 veterans who had been treated for the disease. Doctors who perform skin cancer surgeries often recommend nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. Small studies have shown it can help prevent non-melanoma skin cancers. The new research adds to the evidence, says study author Lee Wheelis of Vanderbilt University. A 53% reduction in the risk of skin cancers among patients taking nicotinamide.

B3 supplements are widely available over the counter. The participants took 500 milligrams twice a day for at least. 30 days. Alison Aubrey, NPR News. U.S. futures are slightly higher in after-hours trading on Wall Street. This is NPR News.