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1. Russia gives Ukrainian kids military training and reeducation, Yale researchers find

   The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says Russia's network of sites for Ukrainian children is larger than previously thought, and programs includes military training for children as young as 8.

2. The Justice Department sues Maine and Oregon, ratcheting up demands for voter data

   The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.

3. How Charlie Kirk became a leader of the conservative youth movement

   New York Times reporter Robert Draper explains Kirk's rise and legacy. He was killed Sept. 10. Draper also discusses conservative commentator Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk's with a large following.
   

4. RFK Jr. 'wanted blanket approval' for changes at CDC, fired director testifies

   Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.

5. Tennessee's governor welcomed the National Guard. Illinois' JB Pritzker is a hard no.

   Trump on Monday said he planned to send National Guard troops to Memphis. The news gives fresh relevance to NPR's recent interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who declined to ask for the military.

6. Greetings from American University of Beirut, where more than 1,000 cats roam

   Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

7. Kirk's alleged shooter faces death penalty. And, Pritzker concerned for 2026 elections

   Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, faces the death penalty in Utah. And, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker talks about why he is worried about the 2026 elections

8. Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities

   Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.

9. Suspect in UK toddler disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

   A German national under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was freed from prison Wednesday after serving a sentence in an unrelated case, police said.

10. After a wave of horrific shootings, gun violence trends put recent attacks in context

    Mass shootings, political violence and school safety are front of mind for many Americans following a recent spate of high-profile attacks. Experts who study gun violence unpack the data and trends.