12pm ET, October 06 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump announced his super PAC will fund previously taxpayer-paid TV ads, drawing criticism from Democrats. Meanwhile, the U.S. moved bombers from a British base amid credible threats of Iranian-inspired attacks. In France, tens of thousands of students marched in Paris to protest high school conditions, marking the movement's second week. Israel's defense minister warned of high alert levels ahead of the October 7th anniversary, while Francis Halstrom won the Nobel Prize in Physics. The episode also reports on the death of televangelist Jim Baker.
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Trump takes over funding for taxpayer-funded TV ads
US moves bombers from UK base due to Iranian threats
Student protests in Paris for better school conditions
Israel on high alert ahead of Oct 7 anniversary
Francis Halston wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Televangelist Jim Baker dies at age 86
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