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Oct 19, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers Ukraine's drone strike on St. Petersburg and Trump's demand that Ukraine halt attacks on Russian energy sites to protect a diesel deal. The broadcast also details Trump's rally in Kansas to support Senator Roger Marshall amid a competitive Senate race. Other stories include a tragic fire at a Canadian military base that killed four soldiers, a National Guard member shot in Washington, D.C., a study linking teen social media addiction to depression, and Pope Leo's public appearance following cancer surgery.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg; Trump demands halt to energy attacks Trump rallies in Kansas for Senator Roger Marshall Trump endorses Netanyahu; Canadian soldiers killed in training fire Details on Canadian military fire tragedy and inquiry National Guard member shot in Washington, D.C. Study links teen social media addiction to depression Pope Leo returns to public duties after cancer surgery
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