6am ET, October 19 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s demand that Ukraine cease strikes on Russian energy sites, a move linked to his recent deal with Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel. The broadcast also details the tense Kansas Senate race, where Trump rallies to support Republican Roger Marshall against a strong Democratic challenger. Other major stories include a tragic training fire in Alberta that killed four Canadian soldiers, a shooting incident involving National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and a new study linking teen social media addiction to increased depression symptoms.
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Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg; Trump demands halt to energy hits
Trump rallies in Kansas for Senator Roger Marshall
Trump endorses Netanyahu; Canadian soldiers killed in fire
Details on Canadian military fire tragedy in Alberta
National Guard member shot in Washington, D.C.
Study links teen social media addiction and depression
Pope Leo returns to public duties after cancer surgery
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