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Nov 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the Trump administration's Supreme Court bid to halt California's processing of suspected non-citizen ballots and a judge's rejection of efforts to block Alaska's Senate certification. The broadcast also details a heated Michigan midterm race following a Democratic defection, Iran's call for energy conservation amid infrastructure damage, and a Massachusetts mother's double jeopardy challenge. Additionally, the segment highlights new research on spider REM sleep and the homecoming of British adventurer Carl Bushby after his 28-year global walk.

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NPR News Now introduction Supreme Court intervention in California election Michigan midterm race and Haley Stevens endorsement Analysis of last-minute voting shifts in Michigan Iran energy crisis and gas conservation warnings Massachusetts mother's double jeopardy case Research on spider sleep and REM cycles Carl Bushby's 28-year walk around the world U.S. stock market close Squarespace advertisement
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