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Nov 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the dismissal of a DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate certification and reports that early voting totals are up 20% from 2022. The episode also details Rep. Haley Stevens withdrawing support for Abdul El-Sayed, severe flooding in the American Southwest, and the end of the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara. Additionally, it highlights Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest Formula One world champion and the latest college football ranking changes.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Thumbtack home services DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate race dismissed Early voting numbers and mail-in ballot deadlines Rep. Stevens drops support for El-Sayed Flooding in the American Southwest UN peacekeeping mission ends in Western Sahara Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion College football rankings shakeup Sign-off by Dale Willman Sponsor: Betterment investing
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