7am ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
The Trump administration escalates its voter roll dispute with California, threatening election officials with criminal charges. Meanwhile, $10 billion has been spent on 2026 midterm ads, with Elon Musk leading major contributions. A bystander heroically stops an Oregon school shooting, a rare event in historical data. Additionally, Trump pauses Russia sanctions, El Nino causes coastal flooding via Kelvin waves, and Tesla unveils a flying roadster.
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DOJ escalates voter roll fight with California
Record $10 billion spent on 2026 midterms
Bystander hero stops Oregon school shooter
Trump signs executive order pausing Russia sanctions
El Nino and Kelvin waves cause West Coast flooding
Tesla unveils flying Roadster sports car
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