7am ET, October 31 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into the Alaska Senate race, where two candidates named Dan Sullivan appear on the ballot, prompting accusations of voter confusion. In financial news, Wall Street tech stocks suffered a significant sell-off as investors questioned the return on massive AI spending, while oil prices surged. Additionally, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced efforts to make Canada the first associate member of the European Union.
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DOJ probe into Alaska Senate race confusion
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