7am ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukrainian officials confirm the restoration of the Star Shield satellite link used to counter Russian attacks. The segment also covers the expansion of a federal immigration fraud investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, including subpoenas for her family. Additionally, 911 recordings reveal a communication breakdown during Krista Pike’s failed execution in Tennessee. The episode concludes with a Pew survey on Americans’ financial struggles and reports on Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and the discovery of a 4,000-year-old shipwreck off Turkey.
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Ukraine restores Starlink satellite link for defense
Subpoenas issued to Ilhan Omar's family in fraud probe
911 recordings reveal chaos after failed execution in Tennessee
Survey: 4 in 10 Americans struggle to pay for basics
Houthis strike Saudi Aramco headquarters
Archaeologists find world's oldest shipwreck off Turkey
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