9pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 21, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Ukraine's urgent need for Patriot missiles currently stalled at the Pentagon, alongside early voting in Texas where Republicans back Ken Paxton over James Tallarico. The report also details General Motors' profit rise despite falling EV sales after the federal tax credit expired, and notes a strong U.S. stock market.
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NPR News Now introduction
Ukraine Patriot missile transfer delays
Texas Senate race: Paxton vs. Tallarico
GM Q3 profits up, EV sales down
Stock market rises on strong earnings
Florida executes 77-year-old inmate
Utah sues prediction market Kalshi
Lawsuits against Chicago delivery robots
Sponsor: Jerry car insurance app
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