5am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Escalating violence between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis has led to deadly airport and oil field attacks, prompting the U.S. to order some government employees to leave the country. In domestic politics, President Trump campaigns for Republican candidates ahead of midterms while Vice President Vance defends a controversial ad targeting Ohio's Amy Acton. The episode also covers severe storms in Arizona, rising employer health insurance costs that now average $28,000 annually for a family, and Tesla's significant drop in third-quarter earnings.
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Saudi Arabia and Yemen exchange deadly attacks
Trump campaigns in Iowa and South Carolina
Controversy over GOP ad targeting Amy Acton
Storms cause damage in northern Arizona
Employer health insurance costs rise 5%
Tesla reports sharp drop in Q3 earnings
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