8pm ET, October 14 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump defended his acceptance of a Qatari Air Force One gift while campaigning in Arizona. Inflation data shows prices outpacing wage gains, though Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in January. Senate Democrats are deploying over 100 staff as election observers amid concerns about federal interference. Pope Leo is recovering from lung cancer surgery, while Cornell University faces scrutiny over a student rape report. Additionally, India is using factory workers to train AI robots, and FIFA President Infantino faces criticism over a controversial World Cup plan.
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Trump defends Air Force One gift in Arizona
U.S. inflation accelerates as prices outpace wages
Social Security benefits to rise 3.6% in January
Senate Democrats deploy election observers
Pope Leo recovers from lung cancer surgery
Stock indexes post worst day since July
Cornell president admits failure to follow up on rape report
Indian factory workers train AI replacements
FIFA president faces criticism over World Cup plans
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