6pm ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s decision to exempt Russia from new U.S. sanctions, a move praised by the Kremlin but condemned by Ukraine. The episode also highlights "No Kings" protesters casting early ballots for the midterms and reports that Pope Leo has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a successful lung cancer surgery. Additionally, the show notes the abrupt departure of White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah and discusses a significant "octopus bloom" off the coast of England, which is impacting local shellfish populations.
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Trump exempts Russia from US sanctions
No Kings protesters vote early for midterms
Pope Leo discharged after lung cancer surgery
White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah departs
Octopus bloom impacts English fishing industry
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