NPR News: 10-01-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Krista Pike remains in critical condition after a failed lethal injection in Tennessee, prompting calls to commute her sentence. In New York, a DA admits he lacked full transcripts when dropping a rape case, while states face doubled costs for the SNAP program. The segment also covers the upcoming midterms in 46 states, new research on the world's loudest birds, and Zinedine Zidane's return to face Italy as France's head coach.
Topics discussed
Krista Pike critical after failed lethal injection in Tennessee
NY DA admits lack of access to full rape case transcripts
States face higher costs for SNAP food assistance program
US stock indexes rise slightly
2026 state elections: 6,100 lawmakers and 36 governors at stake
Researchers identify world's loudest birds using new tech
Zinedine Zidane to face Italy as France head coach
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