3am ET, October 09 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 9, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now covers a combative Michigan Senate debate and a Georgia race where immigration and the Lake and Riley Act were central issues. The report also details rising mortgage rates driven by inflation and Federal Reserve hikes, alongside Amtrak service disruptions caused by Hurricane Isaias. Additional stories include police clashes in New York City following a federal immigration shooting, a four-way Alaska gubernatorial debate, and anticipation for the Nobel Peace Prize announcement.
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Michigan Senate debate: Al-Sayed vs. Rogers
Georgia Senate debate: Ossoff vs. Collins
Mortgage rates rise due to war and Fed hikes
Amtrak service disrupted by Hurricane Isaias
NYC protests over federal immigration shooting
Alaska gubernatorial debate and polls
Nobel Peace Prize anticipation and predictions
Sponsor: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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