U.S. leaves Iraq; SCOTUS on Deportations; AI rules : NPR

Key Points:

• The last U.S. forces have withdrawn from Iraq after more than 20 years, with Iraq declaring "Sovereignty Day," though concerns remain about the country's ability to defend itself amid ongoing U.S.-Iran-related attacks.
• The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries not listed in their removal orders, with full arguments scheduled for December amid debates over due process and protection against torture.
• President Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence after meeting with top AI executives, emphasizing self-regulation by tech companies and launching an AI-powered government website, though no new AI laws were introduced.
• In Lesotho, the Good Shepherd School provides flexible evening classes to young shepherds who spend long periods tending livestock in remote areas, helping them balance education with their work.
• Since George Floyd's death in 2020, community response programs using unarmed responders for certain 911 calls have expanded, but cities like Durham, N.C., are grappling with whether success means resolving crises or promoting long-term stability to reduce emergency calls.