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1pm ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
12pm ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers the death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, a new trial date for a suspect in the Lockerbie bombing, and attacks on five oil tankers in the Middle East.
11am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now episode covers the death of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Trump’s campaign in Nebraska, and the DCCC’s new support for six challenging midterm races.
10am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigns in Nebraska while Vice President Vance supports GOP candidates in Alaska.
9am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
The Supreme Court opens a new term with cases testing religious rights and fossil fuel liability.
8am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers a co-pilot’s attempted crash of a Dubai-Tel Aviv jet, a US Marine’s arrest in Okinawa for murder, and the DCCC’s support for six challenging midterm races.
7am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
The Supreme Court opens its term with a climate change lawsuit against energy companies, alongside cases on gun bans, school religion, and immigration.
6am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now episode covers the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to three scientists for their work on neural activity.
5am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers escalating tensions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, where tankers have been targeted by Houthi rebels.
4am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Hundreds rallied in Ithaca, New York, to support a former Cornell student alleging a fraternity rape mishandled by the university.
3am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers Brazil’s presidential race, where right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro leads the first round ahead of an October runoff.
2am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the Supreme Court's new term, highlighting upcoming cases on climate, immigration, and election interference.
1am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Hundreds rallied in Ithaca, New York, to support a former Cornell student alleging a fraternity rape mishandled by the university.
12am ET, October 05 | The latest headlines from NPR
Israeli investigators believe a lone wolf copilot attacked a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, prompting security scrutiny.
11pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
This NPR News Now segment covers the upcoming Supreme Court term, highlighting cases on gun bans, immigration, and climate change.
10pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Hundreds rallied in Ithaca, New York, to support a Cornell student alleging fraternity rape, prompting Governor Hochul to pledge legal reforms.
9pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
The Pentagon confirms the removal of US bombers from a UK base following a suspected terror plot.
8pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the Supreme Court’s new term, highlighting pending cases on climate, guns, and the 10 Commandments, alongside election interference disputes.
7pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the 2026 midterm election landscape, noting Democrats are favored to gain control of Congress despite redistricting challenges.
6pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump appoints Jay Clayton as the new AI czar to lead a "superintelligence" initiative, while a US Marine is arrested in Okinawa for the alleged murder of a local woman.
5pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the start of the Supreme Court term, featuring cases on gun bans, school funding, and immigration.
4pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff addresses the campus rape case, promising reforms and an outside review.
3pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Investigators in Israel and the UAE are probing a midair attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, suspecting the Omani co-pilot acted alone.
2pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers Cornell University's response to sexual assault allegations, including an outside review and changes to campus culture.
1pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
The Supreme Court opens a new term with cases on gun bans, immigration, and school funding.
12pm ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers a suspected terrorist attack on an Israeli flight, a search for missing passengers from a crashed medical transport plane off…
11am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the approaching midterm elections, noting polls favor Democrats despite redistricting challenges.
10am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers the fallout from the Cornell rape case, highlighting a widespread issue of unaddressed campus sexual assaults.
9am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikov addresses criticism over the school's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, promising greater transparency.
8am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump pledges $90 Medicare payments to seniors ahead of midterms, while business owners face rising diesel costs despite G7 oil reserve releases.
7am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
This episode covers the aftermath of a cockpit attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, where the pilot spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu about the attempted terrorist act.
6am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in Ohio, highlighting tariffs and data centers.
5am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Cornell University pledges greater transparency regarding its handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, while an independent review is underway.
4am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Tennessee’s prison commissioner resigned following a botched execution, while business owners report high diesel costs despite a G7 oil release.
3am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers the UAE's investigation into a midair attack on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, where a pilot attempted to seize control using a crash axe.
2am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump campaigned in Ohio ahead of midterms, while Cornell’s president addressed a student rape allegation.
1am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Tennessee's lethal injection architect steps down following a second botched execution this year.
12am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Cornell’s president addresses a flawed rape investigation as the NY AG takes over.
11pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers a Cornell University statement regarding a 2024 gang rape allegation and a new state investigation.
10pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump pledges $90 Medicare premium payments to seniors, while an Indian pilot is hailed as a hero after surviving a stabbing to save a Fly Dubai flight.
9pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
A Cornell University rape allegation has led New York Attorney General Letitia James to serve as a special prosecutor after initial charges were dropped.
8pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
New details reveal a Fly Dubai co-pilot attempted a midair attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight using a crash axe.
7pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
6pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump pledges $90 Medicare payments to seniors, while G7 nations agree to release oil reserves amid record diesel prices.
5pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers a midair attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, which UAE investigators have classified as a terrorist attempt by the co-pilot.
4pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
With a month left in the midterm election cycle, the episode examines a disappointing jobs report and rising unemployment among Black Americans.
3pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
President Trump rallies in Ohio to support Senate candidate John Husted amid tight midterm races.
2pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
NPR News Now covers midterm election headlines, including a slower-than-expected job market and the Trump administration mailing $500 checks to certain health insurance enrollees.
1pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
Tennessee’s architect of lethal injection protocols is stepping down following a second botched execution this year.
12pm ET, October 03 | The latest headlines from NPR
With a month left in the midterm election cycle, the episode covers a weak jobs report that raised the unemployment rate to 4.