NPR National News Morning news brief NPR | By A Martínez, Leila Fadel Published October 6, 2026 at 3:51 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 11:08 With just weeks to go, a look at where the midterm elections stand, Saudi-backed forces in Yemen launch a major counter-offensive, Paramount and Warner Bros. begin operations after merger. Copyright 2026 NPR