12am ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
California leaders push back against federal charges alleging 28 green card holders committed voter fraud, while France grapples with violent nationwide protests and an overnight curfew. The Supreme Court will revisit race in school admissions for Maryland middle schools, and Australian PM Anthony Albanese confirms a lawmaker was deliberately struck by a car. Jon Stewart has signed a new deal to continue hosting The Daily Show through 2028, and the Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians.
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California pushback on voter fraud charges
Violent protests and curfews in France
Supreme Court to review race in school admissions
Australian lawmaker hit by car in deliberate act
Jon Stewart extends Daily Show hosting deal
Rays advance to World Series
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