5am ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff’s talks with Putin in St. Petersburg amid ongoing Ukraine war negotiations. The report also details a new federal fraud whistleblower program, Florida’s execution of its 18th inmate this year, and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuting a death sentence. Additionally, the episode notes the FAA’s approval of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 and SpaceX’s record-breaking third-quarter earnings driven by its AI business.
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NPR News Now Introduction
Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for Putin talks
Trump urges Ukraine to make a deal with Russia
Zelensky lobbies US on military aid and diesel
New federal fraud whistleblower incentive program
Florida executes 18th inmate this year
Alabama governor commutes death sentence
FAA approves Boeing 737 MAX 10 for service
SpaceX reports sharp jump in quarterly earnings
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