12pm ET, October 30 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 30, 2026 · 4m
Summary
President Trump resumes campaigning in Kansas and Iowa amid tight midterm races, while Alaska’s Mary Peltola denies allegations of recruiting a spoiler candidate. In Israel, election results show Netanyahu’s bloc lost its majority, triggering complex coalition negotiations. Additionally, the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their 2026 World Series win, new FDA-approved blood tests for Alzheimer’s are highlighted, and Pope Leo XIV confirms he voted in the U.S. midterms.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Trump's campaign trips and midterm House race analysis
Alaska Senate race: Peltola denies spoiler candidate allegations
Israel election results and coalition negotiations
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 2026 World Series win
New blood tests for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV confirms voting in US midterms
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