AP News reports that September inflation accelerated to 3.7% year-over-year, complicating the political landscape ahead of midterms. The broadcast also covers a federal appeals court hearing on National Guard deployments in Washington, D.C., and Cornell University's suspension of fraternity parties following sexual misconduct allegations. Additionally, Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery, and a rare Nanotyrannus skeleton is set for auction at an estimated price of six to nine million dollars.