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Nov 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the Supreme Court’s rejection of Trump’s demand to discard disputed mail ballots in California, alongside his closing arguments in Washington, D.C. The report also details a state of emergency in Arizona following severe flooding that killed two people and forced evacuations. Additional stories include mixed stock market performance, an ICE officer’s surrender on assault charges, a settlement in a major social media lawsuit, and the launch of a new professional flag football league.

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NPR News Now introduction Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail ballot demand Trump's closing arguments in Washington D.C. Scrutiny on local voting officials in swing states State of emergency declared in Arizona after flooding Stock market closes mixed with tech stocks shaky ICE officer turns himself in after assault charge Snap settles lawsuit over alleged user harms New professional flag football league announced Promo for Here and Now Anytime podcast
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