7am ET, October 12 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating violence in Saudi Arabia, where Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport killed at least 14 people. The report also details the Justice Department’s antitrust investigation into major TV networks following a White House press ban dispute. Additionally, the episode tracks Hurricane Simon’s threat to Mexico’s Pacific coast and cleanup efforts after Hurricane Isaias struck the U.S. Gulf Coast. Finally, it highlights a study on breast cancer care delays for younger women and Pope Leo’s upcoming lung surgery.
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Attack on Riyadh airport leaves one dead
DOJ antitrust probe of TV networks
Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico coast
Cleanup after Hurricane Isaias in SE US
Study on breast cancer care delays
Pope Leo scheduled for lung surgery
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