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In Washington, I'm Jeanine Herbst. The National Guard troops in Illinois can remain under federal control and in the state, but they can't deploy, at least for now. That's latest ruling in the ongoing legal fight over the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops. And here Shondalise Duster has more.
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The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Saturday temporarily paused the lower court's decision blocking the Trump administration from federalizing the National Guard in Illinois. The Trump administration on Friday had filed an emergency request asking the appeals court to block the earlier decision and allow it to deploy the Guard in Illinois. Attorneys for the administration argue that the federal government will suffer irreparable harm if the appeals court did not block the decision. The appeals court ruled that while the National Guard can be under federal control, it cannot be deployed for action in the state while the case continues. It also said National Guard troops can stay in Illinois unless ordered by a court to leave. Chandelyse Duster, NPR News.
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appears to be holding in its second day. Thousands of Palestinians are returning home to their homes in northern Gaza. Under the plan, Israeli hostages are expected to be released midday on Monday, and Palestinian detainees are to be returned as well. NPR's Carrie Khan reports from Tel Aviv. Israel's getting ready.
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Bellinson Hospital, that's in central Israel. A third of the released hostages will be taken there. I spoke with Dr. Michael Steinman, and she says everything is ready for them, rooms, medical care, family areas. And she also said this time will be different since these hostages released are the last ones. They will not be leaving anyone behind, which was very traumatic for those freed in the past.
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NPR's Carrie Khan reporting from Tel Aviv. President Trump is set to leave to visit the area tomorrow. Oscar winning actress Diane Keaton, who starred in Annie hall, the First Wives Club and dozens of other Hollywood hits, has died. She was 79 years old, appears Bob Mondello has more.
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Her career spanned six decades, but if she'd quit Hollywood after the first, she'd still have been a leading lady for the ages. In just the 1970s, Diane Keaton starred in Looking for Mr. Goodbar, two Godfather movies and six Woody Allen comedies, including Play It Again, Sam Love and Death Sleeper and Annie hall, in which she played the unforgettably scattered title character.
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The film won Keaton a best actress Oscar, and she received three three other nominations for her intense writer hanging out with socialists in Warren Beatty's Reds, her selfless daughter in Marvin's Room, and her successful playwright wooed by both Keanu Reeves and Jack Nicholson in Something's gotta give.
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NPR's Bob Mondello reporting. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. In Ukraine, power has been restored to over 800,000 customers in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid Kraken, causing widespread blackouts. At least 20 people were injured and residential buildings were damaged. A new school to replace Robb elementary in Uvalde, Texas, is complete, nearly three and a half years after a mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. Texas Public Radio's Camille Phillips was at the opening ceremony for the school, which is now called Legacy Elementary.
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Legacy elementary is bright, colorful and full of windows, but those windows are bullet resistant, and even after you're let in the visitor' entrance, you need a key card to access the classrooms. At the center of the school is a courtyard that looks up into a steel two story tree with two big branches and 19 smaller branches representing the teachers and students who died in the shooting. Javier Caceres lost his nine year old daughter Jackie, that day.
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It is a great school for these children, you know, sadly, you know, take the lives of our children to make this school.
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He says it's a bittersweet day and he just wishes Jackie could have been one of the children to enjoy the school. I'm Camille Phillips in Uvalde.
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The spokesperson for former President Biden says the 82 year old is now undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment to manage his prostate cancer. In May, the former president said he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bones. I'm Jeanine Herbst, NPR News, in Washington.
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Host: Jeanine Herbst, NPR
Date: October 12, 2025
Duration: 5 minutes
This episode provides a concise roundup of major national and international news as of October 12, 2025. Stories include a major legal development regarding the National Guard in Illinois, an update on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage exchange, the passing of actress Diane Keaton, power restoration in Kyiv after Russian attacks, the opening of Legacy Elementary in Uvalde, and a health update on former President Biden. Each segment features on-the-ground reporting, expert commentary, or firsthand perspectives.
Notable Quote:
"The appeals court ruled that while the National Guard can be under federal control, it cannot be deployed for action in the state while the case continues."
— Chandelyse Duster, NPR News [00:55]
Reporter Perspective:
Notable Quotes:
"A third of the released hostages will be taken [to Bellinson Hospital]. ...this time will be different since these hostages released are the last ones. They will not be leaving anyone behind, which was very traumatic for those freed in the past."
— Dr. Michael Steinman, recounted by Carrie Khan [01:50]
Memorable Moments:
"Her career spanned six decades, but if she'd quit Hollywood after the first, she'd still have been a leading lady for the ages."
— Bob Mondello, NPR [02:30]
"La de da, la de da la."
— Diane Keaton as Annie Hall [02:51]
Personal Reflection:
"It is a great school for these children, you know, sadly, you know, take the lives of our children to make this school."
— Javier Caceres, father of victim Jackie [04:19]
"He says it's a bittersweet day and he just wishes Jackie could have been one of the children to enjoy the school."
— Camille Phillips, Texas Public Radio [04:26]
On National Guard Federal Control:
"The appeals court ruled that while the National Guard can be under federal control, it cannot be deployed for action in the state while the case continues." — Chandelyse Duster [00:55]
On Hostage Release in Israel:
"[This] will be different since these hostages released are the last ones. They will not be leaving anyone behind, which was very traumatic for those freed in the past." — Dr. Michael Steinman via Carrie Khan [01:50]
On Diane Keaton’s Legacy:
"Her career spanned six decades, but if she'd quit Hollywood after the first, she'd still have been a leading lady for the ages." — Bob Mondello [02:30]
"La de da, la de da la." — Diane Keaton as Annie Hall [02:51]
On Uvalde’s New School:
"It is a great school for these children, you know, sadly, you know, take the lives of our children to make this school." — Javier Caceres [04:19]
Clear, matter-of-fact reporting with moments of empathy, especially in coverage of the Uvalde school opening and Diane Keaton’s tribute. The newscast delivers updates efficiently without editorializing.
This summary provides a structured, timestamped guide to the October 12, 2025 edition of NPR News Now, capturing every significant story and voice for listeners and readers alike.