4pm ET, October 25 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the intensifying midterm race in red states like Arkansas and Michigan, alongside the Justice Department’s controversial plan to deploy federal election monitors. The report also details Alaska candidate Mary Peltola’s suspension of events following a car accident and the legal challenges surrounding her Senate race. Internationally, Brazil’s presidential election pits leftist leader Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro, while domestically, high costs are driving a decline in early Halloween candy sales.
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Trump and Obama campaign in Michigan
Midterm races in Arkansas and affordability concerns
Alaska Senate candidate Peltola suspends events after accident
Justice Department election monitors and state responses
Brazil presidential election: Lula vs. Bolsonaro Jr.
Halloween candy sales decline due to high costs
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