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Oct 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Hurricane Isaias, a Category 3 storm forecast to hit the Florida Panhandle with severe hazards. The broadcast also reports on the death of NFL legend Mike Ditka and Israel’s condemnation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay. Additionally, it includes a recap of the Alaska gubernatorial debate and updates on the lifting of plague-related restrictions in Siberia.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab Hurricane Isaias forecast to hit Gulf Coast NFL legend Mike Ditka dies at 86 Israel condemns Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay Alaska gubernatorial debate recap Russia lifts restrictions after lab worker death U.S. stocks trading higher Sponsor: Angie home services
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