11pm ET, October 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Senator Chris Murphy warns the Iran war is spiraling out of control, accusing the administration of covering up damage to U.S. assets in the region. An Army report reveals systemic failures caused the fatal January 2025 helicopter collision near Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Hurricane Isaias strengthens as a Category 2 storm threatening the northern Gulf Coast. Other headlines include the live-streamed execution of a Fort Hood shooter, new NIH vaccine safety initiatives, and the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln after a record deployment.
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Sen. Murphy warns Iran war is spiraling out of control
Army report cites systemic errors in fatal helicopter collision
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter to be public
New NIH clinic to study vaccine safety and risks
USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record deployment
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