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AP NewsCast 1pm EDT

Oct 8, 2026 · 2m

Summary

AP News reports that President Trump stated the U.S. will not resume military strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, despite dispatching a third aircraft carrier to the region. The episode also covers Anne Carson winning the Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive work, and an attorney's legal effort to prevent the Trump administration from barring reporters from the White House. Additionally, the segment highlights the New York Yankees' elimination by the Rays, noting Aaron Judge's injury and manager Aaron Boone's future with the team.

Topics discussed

Trump: No Iran strikes after midterms, B-2 bomber impact US military buildup: Third carrier and troops to region Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature Legal fight over White House press access Yankees season ends; Aaron Judge injury and Boone future AL pennant race: Rays, White Sox, and Guardians Managing indolent systemic mastocytosis symptoms Promo: WebMD Health Discovered podcast Promo: Berkeley College programs Promo: Pepperidge Farm cookies
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