12pm ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s executive order exempting Russia from new U.S. sanctions, drawing criticism from Ukraine. It also highlights "No Kings" rallies shifting focus to voter registration and early voting. Additionally, the report details escalating student-led protests in France, the approach of Super Typhoon Champi to Guam, and Pope Leo’s recovery following lung cancer surgery.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Trump exempts Russia from sanctions; Ukraine reacts
Details on Russian sanctions waiver and diesel deal
No Kings rallies shift focus to voting
Voting is Your Superpower event in Texas
Protests in France against Macron policies
Violence and clashes in Paris and other cities
Guam braces for Super Typhoon Champi
Typhoon warnings and evacuation orders in Guam
Power outage forecasts for Mariana Islands
Pope Leo discharged after lung cancer surgery
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