10pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 22, 2026 · 4m
Summary
VP Vance defends Vivek Ramaswamy amid GOP infighting over a controversial ad. A new UN report highlights the US as an outlier in rising greenhouse gas emissions, while Tesla shares dip after flat revenue and Musk’s focus on robotics. Pope Leo’s lung cancer is confirmed localized, and major stock indexes climb on strong corporate earnings. Additionally, New Mexico sues Epstein’s former associates, North Korea resumes propaganda broadcasts, and Catherine Breed completes a historic swim along California’s coast.
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Sponsor: Google Workspace with Gemini
Vice President Vance defends Ramaswamy ad
UN report: US emissions rise, lagging peers
Tesla Q3 earnings and Musk on future tech
Pope Leo's lung cancer surgery confirmed
US stock indexes climb on strong profits
New Mexico sues Epstein's former legal team
North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts
First person to swim California's coastline
Sponsor: HomeServe home protection plans
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