3am ET, October 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 8, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast as states declare emergencies, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits the USS Abraham Lincoln. The report also covers President Trump’s Texas rally, GOP candidate Mike Rogers distancing himself from tariffs, and the FBI foiling a planned Mall of America attack. Finally, Federal Reserve minutes indicate likely future rate hikes, prompting a global stock market decline.
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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast states
Defense Secretary praises USS Abraham Lincoln crew
Trump rallies in Texas; Senate race updates
Michigan GOP candidate distances from tariffs
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FBI foils planned mass shooting at Mall of America
Fed minutes suggest further rate hikes likely
Global stock markets retreat amid rising yields
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