8am ET, November 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the lame-duck session as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, alongside ongoing government funding negotiations. The report details escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. Additional stories include Pope Leo's visit to Uruguay and Argentina, a fatal car-cyclist collision in North Carolina, Diwali celebrations across the United States, and a strong earthquake in central Japan.
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Democrats prepare for lame-duck session and investigations
Government funding deadline and Ukraine power grid attacks
Impact of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure
Pope Leo's visit to Uruguay and call for cooperation
Car strikes cyclists in North Carolina
Diwali celebrations in the United States
Earthquake in central Japan
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