12am ET, October 11 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The Pentagon acknowledges 22 U.S. casualties in the Iran war, drawing criticism for inconsistent reporting. A Houthi attack on a Saudi airport killed 12, while President Trump held a rare rally in Tennessee to support GOP candidates. Additionally, the administration proposed gutting Head Start standards, sparking over 40,000 public comments. Other stories include earthquake damage in Panama, the use of AI robots to monitor Chesapeake Bay oysters, and Spain’s victory over the U.S. women’s soccer team.
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Pentagon updates U.S. casualty count in Iran war
Attack on Saudi airport kills 12, blames Houthis
Trump hosts rare midterm rally in Tennessee
Federal proposal to reduce Head Start standards
Panama earthquakes cause damage, no deaths reported
Robots and AI help Chesapeake Bay oyster farmers
Spain beats U.S. women's soccer team 2-0
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