2am ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers the escalating conflict between the Trump administration and California over voter eligibility, alongside the abrupt departure of White House press secretary Katie Zachariah. The broadcast also reports on a bystander who stopped a school shooting in Oregon, high winds fueling wildfires in Southern California, and President Trump’s executive order pausing sanctions on Russia. Additionally, the segment details Arizona’s lawsuit against federal Colorado River water cutbacks and the postponement of the ALCS game due to rain.
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DOJ escalates legal fight with California over elections
White House press secretary Katie Zachariah departing
Bystander hero stops Oregon school shooting
Wildfires continue in Southern California
Trump pauses sanctions on Russian economy
Arizona sues federal government over Colorado River cuts
ALCS Game 4 postponed due to rain
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