7pm ET, October 13 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now update covers President Trump’s campaign tour in Alaska and his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, stepping down amid misconduct allegations. The report also details the sluggish US housing market driven by high mortgage rates and Pope Leo XIV’s successful lung cancer surgery. Additionally, the segment highlights Kroger’s AI-driven layoffs, NASA’s Perseverance rover reaching a distance milestone on Mars, and Israel’s return of ancient Greek artifacts.
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Trump campaign sprint to Alaska and midterm strategy
Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as ambassador to Greece
Housing market slump and rising mortgage rates
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees for AI
NASA's Perseverance rover sets distance record
Israel returns ancient Greek artifacts
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