1pm ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the midterm election landscape, noting Democratic candidates are out-raising Republican opponents in key Senate races despite massive Republican super PAC spending. The report also highlights the economic impact of high fuel prices on holiday shopping and travel, as well as progress in containing the Note fire in Southern California. Additionally, the episode mourns the passing of longtime host Noah Adams and reports on Pope Leo’s first public appearance following his cancer surgery.
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Midterm election fundraising gap favors Democrats
High fuel prices squeeze holiday budgets
Southern California fire containment and evacuations
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Obituary: Longtime host Noah Adams dies
Pope Leo's first public appearance after surgery
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