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October 8, 2026·4 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of NPR News Now delivers a rapid-fire update on pressing national and global issues, from a First Amendment showdown over White House press access to escalating maritime conflicts and domestic health concerns tied to popular weight-loss drugs. The stakes are high across multi

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Anne CarsonDavid FolkenflickYuki Noguchi

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