NPR News: 10-01-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a volatile stock market and rising oil prices, alongside the Senate's confirmation of Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary. The broadcast details the UAE's investigation into a FlyDubai cockpit stabbing incident and an Iran-backed militia's pledge to cease attacks following the US military's withdrawal from Iraq. Domestic stories include a botched execution in Tennessee, a fifth measles death in Pennsylvania, and severe flood warnings across the central US.
Topics discussed
Stocks open mixed as oil prices climb
Gas prices and state tax relief efforts
Keith Sonderling confirmed as Labor Secretary
UAE investigates FlyDubai emergency landing
Netanyahu meets passenger; flights suspended
Iran-backed militia halts attacks after US withdrawal
US closes anti-ISIS coalition HQ in Iraq
Tennessee botches execution of Krista Pike
Pennsylvania confirms 5th measles death
Flood warnings and SpaceX Crew-13 launch
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