1am ET, October 12 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukrainians in San Francisco protest the Trump administration's plan to buy Russian diesel, while Republican midterm candidates face setbacks due to scandals. The episode also covers record-breaking September heat driven by El Nino, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Peru, and repeated projectile attacks on Riyadh's airport. Additionally, Pope Leo announces he will undergo lung surgery, and officials in Mexico evacuate high-risk areas as Hurricane Simon makes landfall.
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Ukrainian protest in San Francisco over oil deal
Impact of scandals on Republican midterm candidates
Record-breaking September heat and El Nino
Earthquake in southern Peru
Repeated attacks on Riyadh airport
Pope Leo announces lung surgery
Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's coast
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