6am ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers a deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon, where a teacher and parent helped stop the gunman. It also details the No Kings Coalition’s push for early voting, a wildfire threatening homes in San Juan Capistrano, and the detention of India’s Cockroach Janta Party founder amid election protests. Finally, the report notes Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery and the historic milestone of Africa’s Catholic population surpassing Europe’s.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Charles Schwab and show intro
Bend, Oregon school shooting details and heroism
No Kings Coalition voting events nationwide
Wildfire threatening homes in San Juan Capistrano
India election protests and Cockroach Janta Party
Pope Leo hospital discharge and Catholic stats
Sponsor: Cure Alzheimer's Fund
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