7pm ET, October 08 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Microsoft pushes back against Trump administration visa fraud accusations, while Hurricane Isaias strengthens toward the Gulf Coast. The Justice Department adds a torture charge to the indictment of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Additionally, the segment covers rising mortgage rates, a failed Tennessee execution, Florida’s move to make certain school vaccines optional, and MLB’s proposal to shorten the regular season.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Microsoft pushes back on visa fraud accusations
Hurricane Isaias strengthens and heads for Gulf Coast
New torture charges filed against Nicolas Maduro
Mortgage rates rise for seventh consecutive week
Krista Pike takes first steps after failed execution
Florida hearing on optional school vaccine requirements
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games
A Different World reboot on Netflix
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