2am ET, October 29 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the final push for midterm elections, noting that while Democrats lead early voting, Republicans typically vote in person on election day. The report also details allegations that a Democrat recruited a "spoiler" candidate in Alaska's Senate race, King Charles' Caribbean tour amid protests for slavery reparations, and Spain's national mourning following a deadly train crash. Additionally, the episode honors the late labor activist Dolores Huerta and recaps the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series victory.
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Sponsorship and show introduction
Midterm election campaigning in Ohio and Georgia
Analysis of early voting trends and party splits
Alaska Senate race and the Dan Sullivan controversy
King Charles' Caribbean tour and slavery reparations
Spain's national mourning after deadly train crash
Death of labor activist Dolores Huerta
Milwaukee Brewers win World Series
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