5pm ET, October 23 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The Trump administration filed an unusual lawsuit to block Alaska’s Senate election certification, citing voter confusion over two candidates with similar names. A bipartisan group urged the Pentagon to restore Ukraine’s access to Starshield satellite internet amid disputes over Elon Musk’s role in service disruptions. Record-high jet fuel prices are driving holiday airfares up significantly, while major stock indexes fell on rising oil costs. France deployed 70,000 officers to prevent violence during protests over living costs, and New York City voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Centra…
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DOJ filing to block Alaska Senate certification
Ukraine Starshield satellite internet dispute
Record jet fuel prices push up holiday airfares
Stock market falls on rising oil prices
France deploys police for protest crackdown
NYC bans horse-drawn carriages in Central Park
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