3am ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Trump announced a new military weapons testing range in Montana during a midterm campaign rally. Meanwhile, California officials warn that immigration raids may suppress voter turnout, and the Justice Department threatens legal action over mail ballot citizenship checks. The broadcast also covers new details from 911 recordings regarding Krista Pike’s botched execution in Tennessee, a deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan, and research showing how elephant carcasses create long-lasting nutrient hotspots in the savanna.
Topics discussed
Trump announces new military weapons range in Montana
California officials warn immigration raids may suppress votes
New details on botched execution attempt in Tennessee
School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 10 children
DOJ threatens legal action over California mail-in ballots
Study finds elephant carcasses create nutrient-rich hotspots
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