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Top Story with Tom Llamas — Oct. 20 | NBC News NOWPolitics

President Trump says he will give Americans cash if his party wins the midterm elections, and video shows him urging President Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia. Other video shows ICE agents pinning a California man facedown in a gutter. Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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CFB Wainwright tragedy: Timeline of a fast-moving fireSociety2:23

The Canadian Armed Forces is investigating a fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright on Saturday that killed four soldiers and injured dozens. Signs are growing that warnings of an approaching windstorm were ignored, while calls for a public inquiry intensify.

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All Access: Mike Rogers on the race to NovemberPolitics

In a special edition of All Access, ABC’s Linsey Davis interviewed Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers about the midterms and why his views on Trump’s Canada tariffs and the Iran war have changed.

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Brewers and Rays seek their first World Series championshipSports

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are both on the verge of winning their first championship. David Muir reports on the historic moment; it is the second time in 100 years that two franchises without a title have both been in contention.

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France riots leave small businesses facing financial and emotional falloutSociety1:30

More than 3,000 businesses across France were damaged in recent riots, bringing financial losses and emotional distress for small-business owners. In Paris, shopkeeper Hassan described looters ransacking his store and said he feared further unrest. The government has pledged financial aid and soft loans, while family-run shops face the challenge of restoring confidence and dealing with the violence’s psychological impact.

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New forecasts: 28 House, 2 Senate races shift toward DemocratsPolitics

A leading election forecaster is moving 28 House races in 20 states toward Democrats, while the Cook Political Report has shifted two Deep South Senate contests to the left. Republican nominees continue to distance themselves from Trump. Anxiety over forecasts has also turned the White House into a hub of renewed infighting and leaks within Trump’s circle.

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VOA Chinese broadcast: Taiwan Strait standoff, US-India trade deal and Ukraine-Russia talksWorld

The broadcast highlights Trump saying it is time for Ukraine and Russia to reach a deal, Rubio’s statement that the US and India are close to agreement on a trade pact, and Taiwan’s military reporting 27 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 21 of them crossing the median line. Britain says it will conduct defensive air operations over Saudi Arabia to help protect it from Houthi attacks.

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Global National: Oct. 20, 2026 | Most Alberta voters reject separatism in referendumPolitics22:22

About 75% of eligible Alberta voters supported staying in Canada in a historic referendum. Heather Yourex-West reports on federalist and separatist reactions and how voters answered the referendum’s other questions. Separately, the Canadian Armed Forces is investigating a training-exercise fire at CFB Wainwright that killed four soldiers and injured dozens, amid growing signs that warnings of an approaching windstorm were ignored.

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Decision BC: The Campaign — Surrey’s new mayor enters the chatPolitics

Days after Doug McCallum was elected Surrey mayor, the BC NDP and BC Conservatives both quickly backed his signature pledge to bring SkyTrain to Newton. Ben O’Hara-Byrne and Keith Baldrey discuss the unusual agreement on a major infrastructure project as the parties seek support in a crucial provincial-election battleground.

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Hallie Jackson NOW — Oct. 20 | NBC News NOWOther

President Trump heads to North Carolina as Democrats seek to flip an open Senate seat. Jane Doe says Cornell’s president appeared to question her assault allegations in a letter to faculty, while a violent video of ICE detaining a man who says he is a U.S. citizen prompts calls for an investigation.

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Sudan drone war escalates as strikes hit Khartoum and Blue NileWorld1:30

Sudan’s drone war is intensifying, with attacks aimed at critical infrastructure and civilian areas. RSF drones reportedly struck a power station in Blue Nile and targeted Khartoum International Airport; the army says it repelled attacks and seized military vehicles. Strikes in Khartoum’s Burri neighbourhood killed three children. The UN warned of severe effects on essential services and food prices.

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UK sends Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threatWorld

The UK is sending RAF Typhoon fighters, transport aircraft and military advisers to Saudi Arabia to help protect cities and critical infrastructure from Houthi air attacks. Defence Minister Wes Streeting voiced concern about attacks on civilians and called for a diplomatic resolution.

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NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Full Episode — Oct. 20Politics

President Trump is making promises to voters, including cash payments and policy waivers, as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterms. He is also pressuring Ukraine to reach a peace deal and has disclosed a possible release of an American held by Russia. A U.S. congressman says the man, Ricardo Gonzalez, is a U.S. citizen.

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Alberta chose Canada this time. Could there be another referendum in the future?Politics

Albertans voted to remain in Canada, rejecting a proposal to start the separation process. The day after the referendum, Forever Canadian founder and former Alberta deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk and Alberta Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi joined the program to discuss it.

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LeBlanc says Ottawa is ‘wide open’ to working with provinces on immigrationPolitics

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc called Albertans’ choice to remain in a “united” Canada important. Asked about the other nine questions on the provincial referendum ballot, he said the federal government wants to work “constructively” with every province on an “orderly” immigration system.

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US questions Europe’s drive for satellite sovereigntyTech

Europe’s push for satellite independence has drawn Washington’s attention. The US has voiced concerns about EU plans to give European companies a larger share of key satellite frequencies. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone are considering a joint bid to bolster Europe’s digital and space sovereignty.

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