Chef Fermin Nunez

Season 2026 · Episode 205 · First aired October 14, 2026

Well wishes are pouring in for Pope Leo XIV after the 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer during surgery to remove a nodule on his lung on Tuesday.

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The Vatican stated that doctors confirmed a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma via tissue testing following pre-operative examinations. NBC's Daniele Hamamdjian reports and medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to share his perspective on treatment, recovery and how family history plays a role. As early voting gets underway in 20 states, candidates are clashing in debates where the topics of rising costs and the war with Iran are taking center stage. At an event in Alaska, President Donald Trump made it clear that his policies and his legacy are on the line in the midterm elections. NBC's Garrett Haake reports for TODAY. Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, officially resigned her position in the Trump administration following a request from the White House over allegations she asked a donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials. NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY. Cornell University is now suspending all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the school year, and promising tough new measures to safeguard students. It comes as Cornell's president is acknowledging missteps in the school's handling of the Jane Doe case and offering a formal apology for the first time. NBC's Erin McLaughlin reports for TODAY. Business in America: Chick-fil-A. Today, Bestsellers: Customer Loved with Chassie Post. Today, Food: Hispanic Heritage Month with Fermin Nunez.

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