11pm ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Student-led protests in France escalated with police using tear gas to disperse demonstrators demanding better resources and wages. In Kentucky, President Trump held a rally while the No Kings movement organized nonpartisan voter outreach. Fire crews made progress containing the Norte and Henderson wildfires in Southern California, aided by drones and pre-positioned equipment. A Category 4 typhoon narrowly missed Guam, causing minor damage despite its intensity. College football saw major upsets as Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee defeated top-ranked opponents.
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Student-led protests and police violence in France
Trump rally in Kentucky and No Kings movement
Wildfire updates: Norte and Henderson fires in California
Category 4 Typhoon Champy passes near Guam
College football upsets: Auburn, Florida, Tennessee
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