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Nov 9, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the incoming Democratic leadership in Congress, with Senator Adam Hamilton calling for a new Senate leader and House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia warning Trump officials to secure personal legal counsel. The broadcast also reports on Pope Leo’s visit to Uruguay and Argentina, the recovery of southwestern reservoirs following recent rains, and NASA’s reopening of astronaut applications for future lunar missions. Additionally, the segment highlights Arizona community colleges launching free semiconductor courses to address a projected industry labor shortage.

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