Two Louisville police officers were shot during protests on Wednesday night after none of the three officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death were charged in her killing.

 

by Korva Coleman, Jill Hudson and Suzette Lohmeyer First Up John Minchillo/AP Here's what we're following today. Two Louisville police officers were shot during protests on Wednesday night after none of the three officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s death were charged in her killing. Police officials say the officers sustained non-life threatening injuries, and that a suspect has been arrested. After a four-month investigation into Taylor’s death on March 13, one officer was charged with recklessly firing rounds into a neighboring apartment. The outcome has inflamed racial protests nationwide. In response to a reporter's question, President Trump on Wednesday suggested that he might not accept the election results if he is not declared the winner in November. "We're going to have to see what happens. You know that. I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots. And the ballots are a disaster," Trump said, alluding to his unsubstantiated arguments about widespread mail-in ballot fraud.   Elections 2020 Andrew Harnik/AP Election officials are already reporting a shortage of poll workers for the Nov. 3 election. It could be because the people who’ve typically volunteered on Election Day are older and retired — the same demographic most at risk of contracting COVID. Election workers are still looking for assistance. Here's how to sign up. Nearly 500 national security experts – both civilians and former senior uniformed officers — have endorsed Joe Biden for president, saying the "current president" is not up to "the enormous responsibilities of his office." Newsletter continues after sponsor message Today's Listens Hannah Yoon for NPR Perimenopause, the period of transition to menopause, is still a largely misunderstood chapter of reproductive life. It brings about both physical and mental health changes that doctors rarely educate their patients about. The Short Wave podcast hosts talk to health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee about how to advocate for yourself as you're going through it. Click here to listen. This week marks the anniversary of jazz giant John Coltrane's 94th birthday. Two years before his untimely death from liver cancer in 1967, a young San Francisco couple heard him play — and their experience was literally religious. They founded a spiritual community inspired by his music and 50 years later, they're still preaching that gospel at the Coltrane Church in San Francisco. Listen here or read the story. Before You Go Rebecca Nelson/Getty Images The CDC says traditional door-to-door trick or treating should be avoided this Halloween. Elijah Cummings’ memoir, We're Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy, is an urgent call to action to defend our democracy. Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time just got an update.  Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Music, Politics, Health and more!