8am ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
President Zelensky urges supporters to defend new U.S. sanctions on Russia despite Trump’s pause, while Trump campaigns in Georgia and attacks Senator Ossoff. A federal appeals court hears arguments as the Trump administration seeks to invalidate the Presidential Records Act. Meanwhile, firefighters battle a wildfire in San Juan Capistrano amid strong winds. The Vatican reports Africa’s Catholic population has surpassed Europe’s for the first time, and a Florida man is charged with the murder of his ex-fiancée.
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Zelensky urges defense of paused US sanctions on Russia
Trump campaign stop in Georgia and attacks on Ossoff
Appeals court questions DOJ on Presidential Records Act
Wildfire battle in San Juan Capistrano, California
Vatican report: Catholic population in Africa surpasses Europe
Florida man charged in 15-year-old murder of ex-fiancée
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