3pm ET, October 20 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The White House launches a $25 million tip program to combat fraud ahead of midterms, while rising beef prices and import policies threaten to sway key races in Iowa and other states. The report also covers Ukraine's resumption of early warning systems, Florida's upcoming execution of a 77-year-old veteran, a targeted attack on an Australian MP, and new research warning that delaying newborn hepatitis B vaccinations could significantly increase chronic infections.
Topics discussed
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White House fraud tipster reward program
Beef prices and import policy impact on midterms
Ukraine early warning systems and US talks
Florida execution of William Reeves
Attack on Australian MP Helen Haynes
Study on delaying newborn Hep B vaccination
Japanese spacecraft mission to Mars moon Phobos
Up First podcast promotion for midterm coverage
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