10pm ET, October 18 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers violent student protests in France that resulted in nearly 2,300 arrests and significant property damage. The report also highlights shifting midterm election dynamics, noting that Democratic candidates are outraising their Republican opponents despite heavy GOP spending. Additionally, the episode details President Trump’s controversial plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links amid legal challenges. Other stories include a fatal Air Force accident during a college football game and Ukrainian President Zelensky’s warning against siding with Russia.
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Violence and destruction in French student protests
Midterm election fundraising gap favors Democrats
Legal battle over East Potomac Golf Links renovation
Air Force member dies in pregame ceremony accident
Zelensky interview on US-Russia relations and Starlink
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