2am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukraine urgently requests U.S. Patriot missiles, but transfers are stalled at the Pentagon while President Zelensky meets with envoy Steve Witkoff. In the U.S., President Trump launches a whistleblower incentive program, and early voting begins in Texas for a tight Senate race. Florida executes its 18th prisoner of the year, while in Australia, an independent MP remains in critical condition after a car attack. Finally, the NFL heightens security for a game in Paris following recent protests.
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Ukraine requests Patriot missiles; Pentagon paperwork stuck
Zelensky warns of Russian attacks; Witkoff meets Putin
Trump unveils Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program
Texas early voting: Paxton vs. Tallarico race
Florida carries out 18th execution of the year
Australian MP Helen Haynes critical after car attack
NFL heightens security for Paris game after protests
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