2pm ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the death of civil rights leader Dolores Huerta and her legacy in farm workers' rights. It also reports on midterm election stumping by President Trump and Barack Obama, the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, and scrutiny of Trump's dealings with Russia. Additionally, the segment details the lack of a majority in Israel's parliamentary elections, the status of Iran's damaged nuclear facilities, and the decline in Canadian tourism to the U.S. due to political tensions.
Topics discussed
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Death of civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
Huerta's allegations against Cesar Chavez
Midterm rallies in Ohio and Georgia
Fed holds interest rates steady
GOP loyalty tests over Trump-Russia deals
Israel election results and coalition uncertainty
Iran nuclear facilities status after strikes
Canadian tourists avoiding US due to politics
Economic impact on US border towns
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