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Inflation report, Pope Leo diagnosis, Brand trial opens

The last federal inflation report before the midterms lands today, and economists expect prices to have risen again; the Vatican's news dominates the morning.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 7:29 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by NBC News: “Inflation report expected to show soaring prices and Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer: Morning Rundown”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:29 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Keri Russell, Pope Leo.
BBN covered this story before: Russell Brand rape trial opens in London with prosecution statement (October 14).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to NBC News's Morning Rundown, which also says the final federal inflation report before the midterms is due out today.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe inflation report is expected to show soaring prices, so it is a tough morning for the Vatican and for anyone who buys groceries.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn London, a prosecutor opened the trial of Russell Brand today, calling him a ruthless sexual predator who assaulted six women over a decade.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe is charged with rape and sexual assault.