8pm ET, October 21 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump claims he secured the release of a Michigan teacher from Russia without concessions, despite recent sanctions waivers. The Supreme Court ordered the continuation of gender-affirming care for transgender federal inmates. A new report reveals most U.S. school districts have not recovered from pandemic-related learning losses. Additionally, California state workers struck for better pay, and the Orionids meteor shower reached peak visibility.
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Trump supports Graham in South Carolina Senate race
Trump claims no deal made for Hubbard release
Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care for inmates
Report: School districts struggle to recover from pandemic
California state workers begin one-day strike
Orionids meteor shower peaks tonight
Villanova and Notre Dame play doubleheader in Rome
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