October 1, 2022: Ukraine annexation and NATO application, no US shutdown

Facts & Spin for October 1, 2022 top stories: Putin announces annexation of four Ukraine regions, while 25 civilians are killed in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine submits an 'accelerated' NATO application, A suicide attack in Afghanistan kills at least 25, mostly women, the US House & Senate agree to avert a government shutdown, the Biden Administration changes is student loan forgiveness as GOP states sue, a Michigan election worker is charged with equipment tampering, Ginni Thomas meets with the Jan. 6 Committee,
India approves equal abortion access for all women, US sanctions Chinese firms accused of Iran support, and a quarterback injury raises questions about NFL's Concussion Protocols.

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