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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 17, 2025

Dozens of IL 'No Kings' protests planned Saturday; MN officials: SNAP benefits jeopardized by government shutdown and NYS bill would end gas system subsidies.    

10-17
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 17, 2025

'No Kings' rallies planned for Saturday across Massachusetts; Report: Economic outlook not favorable for Arkansas farmers and NYS bill would end gas system subsidies.    

10-17
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 16, 2025

Ohio educators warn SNAP cuts could worsen hunger in schools; Reports: Vaping pervades IL high schools and middle schools and IN lawmakers confront ongoing teacher pay gap.    

10-16
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 16, 2025

Child care bill seeks to expand access for parents, pay for workers; IN lawmakers confront ongoing teacher pay gap; and SCOTUS hears arguments in pivotal challenge to Voting Rights Act.

10-16
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 15, 2025

Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress; Report: Vaping disrupts learning for NC middle, high school students; Under big question mark, MN boasts nearly 64,000 clean energy jobs; Massive 'No Kings' protests planned across the nation this Saturday.    

10-15
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 15, 2025

US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says; Report: 'Clean' transportation brings big benefits to CA; NY immigrant domestic workers face abuse, exploitation; Leaders across CA support offshore wind despite Trump opposition.    

10-15
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 14, 2025

Alaska flooding leaves one dead and two missing; Government shutdown hits two-week mark; NV education advocates speak out against SNAP cuts; Report: Debt buyers leave Virginians at risk of wage garnishment; Study: Fruit flies reveal dangers of a sedentary lifestyle.    

10-14
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 14, 2025

Dozens rescued, several still missing after monster storm brings violent wind gusts and record storm surge to western Alaska; Child-care bill seeks to change reimbursement for providers; Indiana Chief Justice warns of rising threats in courtrooms; Equality New Mexico makes 2025 election endorsements; Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too.    

10-14
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 13, 2025

Last living hostages released after 2 years, Trump addresses Knesset; Alaska small businesses face losing health insurance; Advocates: Loss of SNAP benefits would hurt AZ families, students; NYS nurses concerned about Medicaid cuts, ACA subsidies expiring.    

10-13
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 13, 2025

Storm smacking the east coast will bring days of heavy rain and wind; Government shutdown looms large over state workers in MN; 'ALL IN for Safe Schools' addresses immigration, LGBTQ policy; Advocates: Michigan budget 'shortchanges' public schools; Creating sustainable energy for Indigenous Arizonans.    

10-13
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 10, 2025

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader; Palestinians begin returning to Gaza's north as Israel says ceasefire now in effect; Expert: Mass deportations would harm all OR workers; Missouri expert chimes in on renewed federal autism research; Will new TX voting map be used next year? 3-judge panel to decide.    

10-10
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 10, 2025

Virginians are upset about continuing development of a gas power plant; Floridians advocate for better environmental justice of their flooding community; a Georgia fire department takes on social service work; Ohio breast cancer patients should beware of scammers; and Connecticut activists support immigrants with a day of action.    

10-10
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 9, 2025

Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan; Poll: Most Americans, Kentuckians support extending ACA tax credits; High rents raise barriers to adulthood, Mississippi researcher finds; Ecosystems benefit when more Marylanders let leaves lie, survey finds.    

10-09
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 9, 2025

Trump calls for jailing of Illinois governor and Chicago mayor in immigration standoff; AR seeks money to help health care systems navigate funding cuts; Planned WV plastics recycling facility could hurt economy, public health; IN lawmakers study ways to boost postpartum care.    

10-09
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 8, 2025

Comey will seek to dismiss case as malicious prosecution; Ohio domestic violence deaths reach record high, report shows; Report: New college grads feel 'unprepared' for jobs in their field; Satellite data show NM's stricter methane rules reduce emissions.    

10-08
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 8, 2025

Texas national guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump's crackdown; Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids; Officials warn of election integrity threats amid cybersecurity cuts; VA voters overwhelmingly support prescription price watchdog; Report: CT immigrant families need better support from the state; Breast cancer survivor urges caution with online 'cures.'    

10-08
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 7, 2025

Flight delays begin as air traffic staffing shortages worsen; WA voter ID initiative draws fire; Florida Climate Week launches in Jacksonville, focusing on resilience; A high-tech approach to keeping Arizona forests healthy.    

10-07
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 7, 2025

Trump threatens to use emergency powers to bypass Courts and deploy troops; SCOTUS to hear case targeting Colorado's conversion therapy ban; NC BREATHE develops 'road map' to better environmental health; Groups help NYS Hispanic, Latino community with end-of-life planning.    

10-07
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 6, 2025

Judge blocks Trump from deploying California National Guard or any Guard troops in Oregon; Farm Bill expires amid federal shutdown affecting AR farmers; ME digital equity advocates regroup following federal funding cut; Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water.    

10-06
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PNS Daily Newscast: October 6, 2025

Newsom says he'll sue to keep Trump from sending California National Guard to Portland; Nonpartisan federal workers swept up in political feud; Rural libraries in ID struggle under state's book banning law; groups push for revamp of trade deal to protect jobs in PA.    

10-06
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