3pm ET, October 15 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Fired FBI agents sue to reclaim their jobs, while new customs rules threaten to block personal imports of prescription drugs from Canada. The report also covers why President Trump was talked out of a live-streamed execution of Nidal Hassan and how rising fuel costs are straining household budgets. Additionally, the segment examines the political stakes of the upcoming midterm elections and shares research showing that elephant carcasses create long-lasting nutrient hotspots that support savanna ecosystems.
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Introduction and host welcome
Fired FBI agents sue to get jobs back
New rules restrict importing prescription drugs
Trump talked out of live-streaming execution
Rising inflation and fuel costs strain budgets
Trump campaign stops ahead of midterms
Elephant carcasses create nutrient-rich hotspots
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