10am ET, October 06 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now edition covers a widening U.S. trade deficit and rising stocks, alongside the official merger of Skydance Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery. International headlines include the arrest of Germany’s former BND chief on treason charges and Pakistan and Turkey deploying troops to Saudi Arabia. In the Middle East, Israel places its military on high alert ahead of the October 7th anniversary. Domestic news features a lawsuit by a woman shot by Border Patrol in Chicago and the death of televangelist Jim Baker.
Topics discussed
Markets rise as US trade deficit widens
Former German intelligence chief arrested for espionage
Israel on high alert ahead of Oct 7 anniversary
Pakistan and Turkey to send troops to Saudi Arabia
Chicago woman sues government over Border Patrol shooting
Televangelist Jim Baker dies at 86
Sponsor: Jerry car insurance
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