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Morning news brief

By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published November 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM EST

The Justice Department's case against James Comey hits a new hurdle, the latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel, tech giant Nvidia reports blockbuster earnings.

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September jobs report arrives today, almost seven weeks behind schedule

Scott Horsley

The Labor Department reports on hiring and unemployment for the month of September Thursday. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, is somewhat stale, but could offer some clues about the strength or weakness of the U.S. job market.
Food banks, already strained, brace for prolonged demand

Tovia Smith

Now that SNAP food aid is flowing again, needy families are feeling relief. The same can't be said of many food banks and pantries. They're still feeling the strain because demand has yet to let up.
College costs have risen dramatically in the last 20 years. Here's why

Elissa Nadworny

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?
Venezuelans share their concerns amid U.S. military buildup near the country

Carrie Kahn

As Venezuela braces for potential U.S. military intervention, residents at the Colombia border tell NPR about their fears and hopes.
Two senators want to hold big tech accountable for harm caused by their algorithms

Steve Inskeep

Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,and John Curtis, R-Utah, want to hold social media companies accountable for the negative impacts their algorithms have on people. They spoke to NPR about their bill.