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11am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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10am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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9am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode of NPR News Now delivers a rapid-fire update on global and domestic developments, with a focus on election uncertainty in Israel and Alaska, AI's emerging role in voter decision-making, a deadly train collision in Spain, and Russia's strategic outreach to Africa amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The episode underscores how fast-moving events and technological shifts are reshaping political and social landscapes.
- 3 days agonews brief4 min4-min read
7am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 3 days agonews brief4 min3-min read
6am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 3 days agonews brief4 min4-min read
5am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 3 days agonews brief4 min4-min read
3am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 3 days agonews brief4 min4-min read
2am ET, October 28 | The latest headlines from NPR
The latest headlines from NPR at the top of this hour. The stories you hear are written, reported and fact-checked by NPR journalists. Learn more about the standards of our journalism at npr.org/ethics. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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