10am ET, October 12 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky proposes holding elections if Russia pauses attacks for 60 days and urges the U.S. to buy diesel from Ukraine instead of Russia. In South Carolina, Senate candidates debate policy differences ahead of the midterms. Markets react to rising oil prices following Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia, while bipartisan senators criticize Trump’s plan to import Russian fuel. Additionally, crews work to restore power after Hurricane Isaias, and record-breaking September heat persists due to a strengthening El Niño.
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Zelensky proposes elections if Russia pauses attacks
South Carolina Senate candidates debate in Columbia
Stocks mixed as oil prices climb; Russia diesel deal
Hurricane Isaias cleanup and power outages
Record-breaking September heat and El Nino
MLB playoff updates and market close
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