2am ET, October 07 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 7, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Krista Pike, who survived a failed execution in Tennessee, is now awake and speaking, with her lawyers seeking evidence preservation. Meanwhile, an execution date has been set for the Fort Hood shooter, and British police arrested a man linked to a suspected plot against a London airbase. President Trump announced a $3.7 billion investment in U.S. submarine production while addressing Iran and Venezuela. Additionally, France saw massive protests over school funding, and a new study highlighted air pollution risks from gas appliances in commercial kitchens.
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Krista Pike survives failed execution in Tennessee
Firing squad set for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hassan
Arrests linked to suspected plot against UK airbase
US bombers withdrawn from UK due to Iran threat
Trump unveils $3.7B investment in submarine production
Nationwide protests in France over school funding
Study links gas kitchen appliances to air pollution
Asian stocks fall after Wall Street record
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