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Daily Headlines Monday, October 15, 2018

HEADS UP Here's some of the news we're watching today. Before leaving this morning to tour Hurricane Michael damage in Florida and Georgia, President Trump told reporters at the White House that he’d spoken to Saudi King Salman, who Trump said gave a strong denial that his government was behind the suspected killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. “His denial to me could not be stronger,” said Trump. “It sounded to me that maybe this could have been rogue killers, who knows?” There’s still a lot to unpack in the wide-ranging discussion between Trump and CBS' 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl. Topics included Trump's opinion of politicians ("deceptive, vicious"), Chinese tariffs, Christine Blasey Ford and climate change. He also said the Saudis would potentially receive "severe punishment" if their involvement in the Khashoggi matter is confirmed — and the Saudis have vowed to retaliate in kind. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Does President Trump owe Sen. Elizabeth Warren $1 million? At a rally in Montana this past July, Trump mocked the Massachusetts Democrat over her claims of Native American ancestry. "I will give you a million dollars to your favorite charity paid for by Trump if you take the test and it shows you're an Indian," Trump said. Today Warren released DNA test results that she says provides "strong evidence" that she is part Native American after Trump called her “Pocahontas” at the rally. When asked about the challenge this morning, the president falsely told reporters, "I didn't say that."

THE DAILY GOOD Chris Jackson/Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting a baby. Today’s #royalbaby announcement ended breathless speculation in the British tabloids since Friday, when Markle attended Princess Eugenie of York's wedding and had the audacity to not button all the buttons on her coat. Now that the pregnancy is confirmed, they moved on to the next guessing game: what the baby will be named. Victoria, Albert, Arthur and Alice are early favorites. DIGGING DEEPER Could companies be seen as Democratic or Republican? Corporate leaders, who historically stayed silent on policy, are increasingly speaking out. Their statements are directed at consumers, but employees say it affects everything from morale and company culture to recruitment. These activist CEOs are speaking out on social issues from gun violence to gay rights, and some corporate leaders say their workers look to them to voice strong values. A recent survey found 31 percent of employees said they felt more engaged and loyal to their companies when they agreed with their CEO's stances. These women are so difficult. Across the country, women in prison are disciplined at higher rates than men— often two to three times more often, and sometimes more — for smaller infractions of prison rules. Women are more likely than men to have substance abuse issues, mental health problems, and be the caregiver for a minor child; as many as 90 percent of them have been victims of sexual or physical violence. Consultant Alyssa Benedict says "women right now are being punished for coping with their trauma by a workforce that doesn't understand them. There is a deep, dark secret around discipline and sanctions in women's prisons." TODAY'S LISTEN Jessica Pons for NPR “La Bamba” — the song of protest and survival. Sixty years ago this month, a 17-year-old Mexican-American kid in California released a single that quickly climbed to the Top 40. It was sung entirely in Spanish, but the song — and its singer, Ritchie Valens — quickly became a rock and roll phenomenon. Generations after the anthem seeped its way into America’s musical consciousness, young Latinos are still harnessing its power. (Listening time, 9:33) THE PICTURE SHOW Tsering Bista Dressing for the Great American Road Trip. Video producer and photographer Tsering Bista confronted her painful childhood memories of wearing traditional Mustangi clothing in public by traveling across the country and posing for portraits in them. BEFORE YOU GO Hamsters are a protected species in Austria. No, really. Sears is bankrupt. The iconic American retailer will close 142 stores. Calvin Klein's Obsession cologne could be the trick to catching a tiger. Would it kill you to wear a helmet while riding an electric scooter? Not wearing one certainly could. For sale: a certified lunar meteorite (aka a moon rock), weight 12 pounds, mileage 250,000. Going price: $250,000. Today’s newsletter was written by Korva Coleman and Jill Hudson.