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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the Supreme Court's new term, highlighting upcoming cases on climate, immigration, and election interference. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appoints a former U.S. Attorney to investigate botched executions, while polls show Democrats gaining ground ahead of midterms. Internationally, French students protest school inequalities, and Germany announces a new aid package for Ukraine. The report also details a civil lawsuit against Cornell University over a gang rape and the Coast Guard ending the search for a missing medical plane.

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Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries Supreme Court new term and key cases Tennessee execution investigation Midterm election polling trends French student protests over inequality Germany's new aid package for Ukraine Cornell University rape lawsuit response Coast Guard ends search for missing plane AP College Football rankings update Sponsor: Allianz Travel Insurance
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