7pm ET, October 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
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Microsoft defends its H-1B visa practices against fraud accusations from the Trump administration. Hurricane Isaias intensifies toward the Gulf Coast, prompting evacuations in Florida. The Justice Department adds a torture charge to the indictment of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Meanwhile, a failed execution in Tennessee leaves Krista Pike in critical condition, Florida debates making certain school vaccines optional, and MLB proposes shortening the regular season.
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Microsoft pushes back on visa fraud accusations
Hurricane Isaias strengthens and heads for Gulf Coast
New torture indictment for former Venezuelan President Maduro
Mortgage rates rise for seventh consecutive week
Krista Pike takes first steps after failed execution
Florida hearing on optional school vaccine requirements
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games
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