2pm ET, November 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
House Democrats are calling for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war against Iran, while Republican lawmakers debate the merits of the move. In Yemen, escalating violence has displaced 300,000 people as the Houthis targeted Saudi oil infrastructure. Pope Leo concluded his visit to Uruguay, emphasizing unity in the secular nation, while UFC CEO Dana White is set to meet President Trump to discuss a White House news secretary role. Additionally, a fatal crash in North Carolina killed one cyclist after an intoxicated driver struck a group of riders.
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Calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Saudi airstrikes and Houthi attacks in Yemen
Pope Leo's visit to Uruguay and Latin America
Dana White meets Trump on news secretary role
Cyclist killed in North Carolina crash
Southern California port contract negotiations
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