2pm ET, October 31 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 31, 2026 · 4m
Summary
With three days until the midterms, North Carolina closes voter registration while a close Senate race in Louisiana draws attention. A Texas grand jury has indicted an ICE officer for aggravated assault after hitting a construction worker with his car. Additionally, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers apologizing for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, and the WNBA Finals conclude with a decisive Game 7 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Voter registration deadlines and tips for midterms
Close Senate race in Louisiana between Davis and Letlow
Grand jury indicts ICE officer in hit-and-run case
Daylight saving time ends overnight
UK PM considers apology for transatlantic slave trade
WNBA Finals Game 7 preview and market recap
NPR Politics Podcast preview on midterm polls
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