4am ET, October 07 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR reports that the U.S. withdrew B-1 bombers from a UK base due to fears of an Iranian drone attack, following recent arrests near the site. The segment also covers midterm election dynamics, noting Democrats’ expanded target list and Trump’s ambiguous stance on reimbursing taxpayer-funded ads. Additionally, Cornell University appointed former acting AG Sally Yates to lead an internal review into its handling of sexual assault reports. Other stories include Krista Pike’s legal bid to preserve evidence from her failed execution, new WHO guidelines on childhood obesity, and Lionel Messi’s r…
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US bombers withdrawn from UK base over Iran threat
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Krista Pike execution evidence preservation
WHO guidelines on childhood obesity treatment
Lionel Messi retires from international soccer
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