3am ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump announced a new military weapons testing range in Montana during a midterm campaign rally. In California, officials warn that immigration raids may suppress voter turnout, while the Justice Department threatens legal action over mail-in ballots. New 911 recordings reveal communication breakdowns during Krista Pike’s botched execution in Tennessee. Additionally, rescuers are working to save children trapped in a school roof collapse in Pakistan, and scientists report that elephant carcasses create long-lasting nutrient-rich hotspots in the savanna.
Topics discussed
Trump announces new military weapons range in Montana
California officials warn immigration raids may suppress vote
New details on Krista Pike's botched execution in Tennessee
Rescuers work to save children after school roof collapse in Pakistan
DOJ threatens legal action over California mail-in ballots
Study finds elephant carcasses create nutrient-rich hotspots
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