12am ET, October 11 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The Pentagon acknowledges 22 U.S. casualties in the Iran war, prompting criticism over previous reporting inconsistencies. An attack on a Saudi airport killed 12, while President Trump held a rare midterm rally in Tennessee. The administration faces backlash over proposed cuts to Head Start standards, and Panama reports significant damage from two major earthquakes. Additionally, researchers are using AI and robots to monitor Chesapeake Bay oyster reefs.
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Pentagon updates U.S. casualty count in Iran war
Attack on Saudi airport kills 12, blames Houthis
Trump hosts rare midterm rally in Tennessee
Public comments on proposed Head Start cuts
Earthquakes in Panama cause damage, no deaths
Robots and AI help Chesapeake oyster farmers
Spain beats U.S. women's soccer team 2-0
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