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Oct 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Tennessee's lethal injection architect steps down following a second botched execution this year. Business owners report rising diesel costs despite G7 oil releases, while the Coast Guard searches for a missing Canadian air ambulance off Nantucket. President Trump rallies in Ohio amid data center protests, and the U.S. suspends consular services in Brazil ahead of its presidential election. The segment concludes with college football results, including Indiana's win over Rutgers and Notre Dame's victory against North Carolina.

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Sponsor: Angie and NPR News intro Tennessee execution protocol architect steps down High diesel costs hurt US business owners Coast Guard search for missing air ambulance Trump rallies in Ohio amid data center protests US closes consular services in Brazil Brazil presidential election context College football game results Sponsor: Total Wine and More
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