5pm ET, November 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the aftermath of the U.S. midterm elections, highlighting Democratic gains in the House and Senate and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to step down. Other stories include Iranian reactions to the election results, the appointment of a new lead for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, and a surge in U.S. stocks. The broadcast also reports on a thwarted cyberattack on French blood banks, state ballot measures regarding trans athletes, and the end of NASA’s Swift Observatory mission.
Topics discussed
Midterm election results: Democrats flip House and Senate seats
House Speaker Mike Johnson to step down as Republican leader
Iranian officials react to US midterm election results
New York appoints outside counsel for Cornell sexual assault case
US stocks surge following midterm election results
Cyberattack on French blood banks thwarted
Voters in Nebraska and Arizona restrict trans athletes in school sports
NASA's Swift Observatory ends 22-year mission
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