8pm ET, October 31 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the final push for the U.S. midterm elections, highlighting record early voting, competitive races, and historic campaign spending driven by Republican donors like Elon Musk. It also reports on a federal judge dismissing President Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal regarding the Epstein birthday card story. Additionally, the broadcast details Iran's threats of forceful response to potential U.S. and Israeli attacks, rising candy prices due to tariffs, and a NASA crew concluding a 378-day Mars simulation.
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Midterm election final push and Trump rallies
Record early voting and cost of living concerns
Record campaign spending and donor influence
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against WSJ
Iran warns of forceful response to threats
Iranian attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Rising candy prices due to tariffs and climate
NASA Mars simulation crew concludes 378-day stay
Dachshund art exhibition opens in Germany
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