3am ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Oct 17, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers a deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon, and a federal court hearing challenging the Presidential Records Act. It also reports on wildfires in Southern California, historic flooding in Istanbul, and a Canadian referendum on Alberta’s independence. Additionally, the show discusses insurance barriers to RSV vaccines for newborns and an NCAA lawsuit against Ohio over athlete eligibility rules.
Topics discussed
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Bend, Oregon school shooting aftermath
Legal challenge to Presidential Records Act
Wildfires in Southern California
Historic flooding in Istanbul
Alberta independence referendum vote
RSV protection gaps for newborns
NCAA lawsuit against Ohio governor
Stock market sell-off and sponsor
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