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Nov 5, 2026 · 4m
Summary
NPR News Now covers the aftermath of the midterm elections, highlighting Democratic victories in Texas and Montana and President Trump's reaction to the results. The broadcast also reports on the appointment of a former federal prosecutor to lead a reopened investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University. Additionally, the episode details CVS Health's decision to split its pharmacy and insurance businesses, as well as the end of NASA's Swift Observatory mission following a failed rescue attempt.
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump on Iran war and midterm results
Democrats flip Texas House seats and win governorship
Montana: Democrat wins rural congressional seat
Cornell gang rape investigation reopened
Stocks soar after midterm election results
Haley Stevens defends Senate endorsement switch
CVS Health splits pharmacy and insurance units
NASA Swift Observatory ends mission
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