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The news to know for Friday, October 17, 2025!

We’re talking about why the White House thinks peace in Ukraine could be just around the corner.

Also, the criminal charges filed against another one of President Trump’s prominent critics.

And a surprise move for the U.S. military commander in charge of the Caribbean boat strikes.

Plus: the protests that could bring out millions of people across the U.S., the first state-run program to offer a critical life-saving drug, and one man’s year-round effort to make Halloween special for thousands of kids.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! 

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