8pm ET, October 17 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
This episode covers the White House’s temporary halt on new Russia sanctions and the resulting diplomatic tensions with Ukraine. It also highlights the "No Kings" group’s push for early voting in Louisiana amid redistricting controversies. Additionally, the report details a hunger strike by immigrants in a Georgia ICE facility protesting poor conditions. Finally, it notes that Africa’s Catholic population has surpassed Europe’s for the first time and updates on Pope Leo’s recovery following lung surgery.
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White House halts new Russia sanctions
No Kings group pushes early voting in Louisiana
Immigrants in Georgia ICE facility on hunger strike
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Vatican report: African Catholics surpass Europe
Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung surgery
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