2pm ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Investigations reveal a co-pilot attempted to crash a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight into Ben Gurion Airport, while Cornell University faces vandalism over a sexual assault case. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee backs six challenging midterm candidates, and a new report highlights a record 7,000 book bans in U.S. schools. Additionally, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died, and Democrats urge the FAA to maintain epinephrine requirements on airlines.
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Investigation into Dubai-Tel Aviv midair attack
Cornell University vandalism and Title IX legal changes
DCCC backs six candidates in tough midterm races
Death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Report on record number of school book bans
Democrats urge FAA to keep epinephrine on flights
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