Jim was back at the news desk, updating listeners on news items that many secular news outlets fail to cover. Included was commentary by Usama Dakdok on an issue taking place within the Kansas City School District. --Jim encouraged people to pray for those being affected by hurricane Matthew. --Russia warns U.S. not to interfere with military operations in Syria, even insisting that American aircraft could be targeted by their air defense systems. --Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system for the first time. --Russian authorities are conducting massive civil defense training involving 40 million people nationwide amid increased tensions after U.S./Russia talks over Syria collapse.