1am ET, October 25 | The latest headlines from NPR

Former President Barack Obama defends Ohio's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at a rally in Cleveland, responding to a controversial attack ad from Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features Acton's mother accusing her of lying, which Acton's campaign disputes, highlighting her difficult childhood experiences. Obama emphasizes that Acton's past hardships will drive her commitment to serve Ohio residents, as he campaigns to bolster Democratic candidates in the Midwest ahead of the midterm elections.

President Trump casts his ballot in Florida and attends a rally in Georgia for Republican Byron Donalds, announcing that Audi will build a new facility in Macon, creating 4,500 jobs by the early 2030s. Additionally, the Trump administration announces a reduction of tariffs on certain Canadian products, aiming to alleviate burdens on U.S. commerce. However, some Canadian goods will see increased tariffs, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicating that a trade agreement's timing depends on the U.S.

In New Mexico, hundreds are rescued from flooded homes along the San Juan River following severe storms and flash flooding. Emergency crews conduct door-to-door searches as water levels begin to recede, while weather officials warn of potential additional surges. Meanwhile, NASA launches research rockets in Alaska to study the dust produced by dying stars, which could enhance understanding of similar materials from volcanic eruptions and coal-fired power plants.

In sports, Milwaukee takes a 2-0 lead in the World Series, while college football sees No. 1 Miami win decisively, but No. 2 BYU suffers an upset loss to UCF in double overtime.

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