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NPR | By A Martínez,

Steve Inskeep

Published October 30, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

Candidates make their final push to voters, Alaska roiled by allegations that Democrats tried to prop up a spoiler candidate, U.S. could resume conflict in Iran after monthslong pause.

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