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AP NewsCast 6 a.m. EDT

Oct 12, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Senators urge the Trump administration to reverse a plan to buy Russian diesel, citing lack of congressional consultation. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure despite a declared ceasefire. In other news, Krista Pike has returned to prison following a failed execution attempt, and Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for surgery to remove a lung nodule. The episode also previews a busy week for Wall Street, with major banks and corporations releasing earnings alongside key inflation and retail sales data.

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