The U.S. Wants Answers on Russian Lab Death

A.M. Edition for Oct. 7. Washington is pushing Moscow for more information (wsj.com/world/russia/u-s-escalates-pressure-on…)about a mysterious laboratory death in Siberia, saying the details shared so far have been limited. WSJ Russia bureau chief Thomas Grove (wsj.com/news/author/thomas-grove?mod=WSJ_WNPOD) says the coming days will be crucial in determining whether a potential plague outbreak is underway. Plus, Shell's refining margin hits a new record (wsj.com/business/energy-oil/shells-refining-ma…) as the closure of Mideast refineries boosts its bottom line. And we look at the cohort of influencers on a mission to stop people paying sky-high medical bills (wsj.com/health/healthcare/these-influencers-ar…). Luke Vargas hosts.

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