3pm ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the US military withdrawing bombers from a UK base following arrests of men with suspected Iranian ties. The report details Republican super PACs canceling millions in North Carolina spending to redirect funds to competitive Midwest races ahead of midterms. It also highlights Flavio Bolsonaro's lead in Brazil's presidential runoff and the UK Green Party declaring Zionism a form of racism, which barred its leader from entering Israel. Finally, the episode notes the death of former Speaker Dennis Hastert and a deadly school bus collision in Florida.
Topics discussed
US military withdraws bombers from UK base
Republican super PACs shift spending to Kansas
Brazil election runoff: Bolsonaro son leads Lula
Death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert
Deadly school bus collision in Winter Haven, Florida
UK Green Party declares Zionism a form of racism
NPR membership and donation appeal
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