1am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump claims his negotiations with Putin secured the release of American Stephen Hubbard, while also rallying in South Carolina ahead of midterms. In Texas, early voting turnout exceeds 2022 levels, with polls showing Democrat James Tallarico leading in the Senate race. Pope Leo resumed public duties after lung cancer surgery, with doctors confirming no further treatment is needed. New Mexico’s attorney general sued two Epstein associates over alleged trafficking, and a judge ordered Meta to pay a record $25 billion fine for privacy violations.
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Trump: Putin released Hubbard due to eased sanctions
Texas early voting turnout and Senate race polls
Pope Leo's cancer localized; upcoming South America trip
New Mexico AG sues Epstein associates over trafficking
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case
Asian shares decline following Wall Street gains
Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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