1am ET, October 27 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 27, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This NPR News Now update covers the opening of polls in Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks, highlighting a close race between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot amid heightened tensions with Iran. The broadcast also reports on a Ninth Circuit dismissal of the DOJ's bid to stop California from processing 20,000 ballots, recent heavy rains boosting Colorado River flows, and Anthropic's filing for a major IPO.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Thumbtack home services
Israel election: Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot
Analysis: US-Iran diplomacy and threats
DOJ appeal dismissed in CA voter case
Heavy rains boost Colorado River flows
Anthropic files for record IPO
Manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate
Brewers lead Rays 3-0 in World Series
Valkyries lead WNBA Finals 3-2
Sign-off by Giles Snyder
Sponsor: Avalara Aviator tax compliance
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