1am ET, October 22 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump claims eased sanctions secured the release of American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison, while he campaigns for Senate races in South Carolina and Iowa. In Texas, early voting lines are long as polls show a tight Senate race. Pope Leo returns to public duties after lung cancer surgery, with doctors confirming no further treatment is needed. New Mexico’s attorney general sues two Epstein associates over alleged trafficking, and a judge orders Meta to pay $25 billion for privacy violations.
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Trump claims Putin released Hubbard due to eased sanctions
Texas midterm voting turnout and Senate race polls
Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis and upcoming trip to South America
New Mexico AG sues Epstein associates over trafficking
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case
Asian stock markets decline following Wall Street gains
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