5am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the DOJ's charging of 28 California green card holders with illegal voting, a move critics deem negligible compared to the state's 23 million voters. The report also details Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Central Asia trip, which secured $12 billion in trade deals amid U.S.-China competition. Additionally, the episode reports on a critical incident involving an Australian politician, the Rays' advancement to the World Series, and Jon Stewart's contract extension for The Daily Show.
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DOJ charges 28 California green card holders with illegal voting
Marco Rubio's visit to Uzbekistan and Central Asia
Australian MP hospitalized after being hit by car
Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series
Jon Stewart signs new contract for The Daily Show
U.S. gasoline prices drop but remain high
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