3pm ET, October 24 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The State Department is moving diplomats out of the Middle East after intelligence reveals Iran has advanced plots to target U.S. personnel. Former President Obama campaigns for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, while President Trump addresses election integrity concerns and a potential lawsuit in Alaska. The administration also proposes mandatory chip-enabled cards for SNAP to combat cyber fraud. Additionally, Starlink services in Ukraine have stabilized, the Pentagon released new UFO files, and Wall Street closed lower.
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Diplomats evacuated from Middle East over Iran threats
Obama and Trump campaign for midterm elections
Trump threatens DOJ lawsuit over Alaska ballot
Proposal to add chips to SNAP food assistance cards
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Starlink speeds restored in Ukraine after slowdown
Pentagon releases new UFO sighting files
Wall Street closes down for the week
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