11pm ET, October 12 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar following a search of her home, while also announcing a controversial Russian diesel deal and energy ceasefire. In the UK, Prime Minister Andy Burnham blamed Iran for a security incident at a U.S. military base. Additionally, Hurricane Simon struck Mexico’s coast, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” defied box office expectations, and NASA’s Perseverance rover set a distance record on Mars.
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Trump comments on search of Ilhan Omar's home
Russia diesel deal and energy ceasefire controversy
UK blames Iran for security incident at RAF base
Hurricane Simon damage in Mexico and box office recap
The Odyssey defies expectations in IMAX theaters
NASA Perseverance rover sets distance record on Mars
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