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Nov 01, 2026

Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan Senate race, spurning Abdul El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.

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Nov 01, 2026

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke
Murphy's office says he was taken to the hospital this weekend after experiencing numbness in his arm. His chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery.

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Nov 01, 2026

How to think about the midterms — and the political moment the country is in
Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in.

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Nov 01, 2026

Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost.

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Nov 01, 2026

The midterms will test the nation's political direction and confidence
At least some portion of the nation is likely to have its political confidence — and perhaps even its sense of security — tested in the days and weeks ahead. That test could also continue for some time to come.

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Nov 01, 2026

New York City Marathon: Sweden's Almgren and Kenya's Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time.

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Nov 01, 2026

New York marathon: Sweden's Almgren and Kenya's Chepkirui win as 60,000 take part
Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time.

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Nov 01, 2026

Living with high prices in Virginia's 1st Congressional District
High prices are straining budgets for both a small business owner and a single mom in a rural part of Va.'s 1st Congressional district. They explain how they're handling the economic stress of these times.

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Nov 01, 2026

It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers
The ACA health insurance marketplaces — find yours at HealthCare.gov — open Nov. 1 for 2027 coverage. Getting an early start may be especially important this year.

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Nov 01, 2026

How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
On the eve of what may prove to be a tough election for the GOP, young conservatives vying to be part of the first class of Gen Z Republicans in Congress want a role shaping the party's next chapter.

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Nov 01, 2026

How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research
A family affected by Sanfilippo syndrome raised millions of dollars for research. The Food and Drug Administration just approved a gene therapy the support helped make possible.

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Nov 01, 2026

Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour
As polls close on election night, here's a look at what to expect each hour and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress.

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Nov 01, 2026

Supreme Court hears religious freedom case centered on universal pre-K program
The Archdiocese of Denver wants to be able to turn away LGBTQ families from Catholic preschools that receive state funding.

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Nov 01, 2026

Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms
President Trump has maintained a near-daily rally schedule as Election Day draws closer, playing his greatest hits for loyal crowds in red states in what is a sort-of goodbye to campaigning.

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Nov 01, 2026

What's it like to run for Congress when the odds are stacked heavily against you?
The majority of congressional races this cycle are rated either solid Democrat or solid Republican. They're the opposite of tossups, where candidates from the minority party face near impossible odds.

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Nov 01, 2026

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Oct 31, 2026

Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered both sides to talk and to agree on a proposed briefing schedule on the motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening.

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Oct 31, 2026

Mixed economic forecast weighs heavy ahead of midterms
There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?

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Oct 31, 2026

France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.

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Oct 31, 2026

Anti-corruption and party discipline: takeaways from from this week's key political meeting in Beijing
The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.

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Oct 31, 2026

Key takeaways from this week's political meeting in Beijing
The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.

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Oct 31, 2026

A simple explainer of the massive $6.3 billion crypto heist at Binance
Here are five things to know about the massive hack of the crypto exchange Binance — from how it happened to what it means for the sector.

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Oct 31, 2026

Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate
The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.

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Oct 31, 2026

Perspective: Forget the ballroom, we're headed to Cheesecake Factory!
Former President Obama caused a kerfuffle with his comments about President Trump's interior decorating at the White House. But maybe state dinners should happen at The Cheesecake Factory.

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Oct 31, 2026

Drone photo award winners: Far-out landscapes. Ship recycling. Rugs, rugs rugs!
The Siena Drone Photo Awards for 2026 offer breathtaking bird's-eye views of our planet, revealing landscapes, livelihoods and human stories often invisible from the ground.

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Oct 31, 2026

Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it
The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.

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Oct 31, 2026

Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
Ahead of Election Day, listeners send in questions about whether debates are dead, if polls are reliable for election coverage and how Trump might work with Democrats if they win control of Congress.

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Oct 31, 2026

100 years later, Harry Houdini's death still haunts Detroit
The legacy of magician Harry Houdini still looms large in Detroit 100 years after his death there. Some mark the anniversary of Houdini's death by trying to make contact with his spirit.

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Oct 31, 2026

After last year's storm, this remote Alaska town is still picking up the pieces
In October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.



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Oct 31, 2026

Oil company earnings skyrocket — again
Oil companies are reporting another quarter of sky-high profits as the war in Iran pushes up the price of oil — and prices at the pump.

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Oct 31, 2026

Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back
Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.

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Oct 31, 2026

Plans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West Virginia
Residents are fighting back against plans for a project that would span thousands of acres near the Monongahela National Forest and popular outdoor recreation, ski areas and dark sky sites.

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Oct 31, 2026

Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?
As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.

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Oct 30, 2026

Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.

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Oct 30, 2026

Judge orders an inquiry into potential DOJ misconduct in Trump's golf course case
A federal judge is opening an formal inquiry into Trump officials' conduct in the East Potomac case, including whether they misled the court about their plans for the municipal golf course.

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Oct 30, 2026

ICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
Across the country, there are reports of heightened ICE activity. Advocates worry about how close it is to midterms, but so far voter turnout is surging.

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Oct 30, 2026

NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
Every election, there is a crucial sliver of voters who help determine which candidates win. Here are five takeaways from a year of listening to voters who backed Biden in 2020 and then Trump in 2024.

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Oct 30, 2026

Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance
The world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange reported Thursday that approximately $6.3 billion was impacted in an apparent hack.

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Oct 30, 2026

Why is the Cheesecake Factory at the center of the latest culture war?
A joke by former President Obama has gone viral and received backlash from the Trump administration as the issue of affordability looms large over next week's midterm elections.

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Oct 30, 2026

Binance flags 'potential security issue,' says approximately $6.3 billion impacted
It wasn't immediately clear the extent of the damage hackers might have been able to cause, and Binance had not explicitly confirmed that funds had been pilfered. The company said its teams are "working around the clock" to resolve the issue.

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Oct 30, 2026

Alaska's Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Alaska's governor ordered an investigation into claims that Dems recruited a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. And, Hegseth ousted an Army general as the U.S. prepares for potential attacks on Iran.

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Oct 30, 2026

The two most interesting risks to Anthropic
Anthropic gave a 94-page list of risk factors in its S-1 this week. Two of them stood out.

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Oct 30, 2026

Websites pretending to be local news are boosting Democratic candidates
The websites of unknown origin are targeting key U.S. House races. They are getting picked up by ChatGPT's responses but Google's products avoid promoting them.

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Oct 30, 2026

Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Thousands of veterans are paying the price
An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.

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Oct 30, 2026

'Affordability? For who?' Voters decide between helping homeowners or public services
Candidates across the U.S. have paid lip service to affordability issues. In Florida, the question of how to save voters money, and at what cost, is literally on the ballot.

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Oct 30, 2026

2026 midterm election voter guides: Find local resources in your community
NPR member stations are gathering information for voters — from voter guides down to local races. Scroll through to find your state and the resources available from your local member station.

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Oct 30, 2026

For voters from immigrant families and new citizens, voting is bigger than themselves
While many young voters are focused on the cost of living in the election, for some from immigrant families, the political calculation — and their votes — is often about even more than the economy.

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Oct 30, 2026

Candy prices got you scared stiff? What to know about the cost of Halloween this year
Prices for candy, the most popular Halloween purchase, and gum have risen 7.7% in one year and are up more than 18% in two years, according to the latest federal data.

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Oct 30, 2026

Democrats seek to weaken the Republican lead in state legislatures
Republicans control 10 more state legislatures than Democrats. That's where most laws on taxes, abortion, crime and schools are made.

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Oct 30, 2026

On what anatomical feature was Trump fixated this week? The quiz knows — do you?
Hint: He likes them big (and he cannot lie).

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Oct 30, 2026

Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows
Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.

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Oct 30, 2026

Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?

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Oct 30, 2026

How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.

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Oct 30, 2026

Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day
The competitive map for control of the U.S. Senate has expanded considerably in the final days before Election Day. Here's a ranking of those competitive races from most likely to flip to least likely.

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Oct 29, 2026

Justice Department issues subpoenas to California election workers
Grand jury subpoenas sent to election workers in Los Angeles come amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and California election officials over the state's voter rolls.

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Oct 29, 2026

Alaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate
New reporting alleging Democratic efforts to prop up a spoiler candidate has roiled Alaska's all-important U.S. Senate race.

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Oct 29, 2026

Patrick Stewart, a perceptive patriarch in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86
Stewart was raised by an abusive father but became best known for playing kind, paternal leaders who united families of misfits.

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Oct 29, 2026

Some rural Republicans in California say redistricting has left them without a voice
California's far northeastern corner used to be a reliably red congressional district. But Proposition 50 carved it up, meaning many voters there may soon have a Democrat representing them in D.C.

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Oct 29, 2026

What killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery
The penguins that perished lived on the Danger Islands in Antarctica. The prime suspect was avian flu. Researchers were surprised by what they found.

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Oct 29, 2026

Lost your spark? The "silent sister" of depression, and a quiz to spot her
Always busy, but rarely joyful? Allison Aubrey and Juana Summers discuss a tool to spot "high functioning depression."

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Oct 29, 2026

Even birds get jet lagged, study shows
A species of seabirds appears to become disoriented on flights back to its nest due to shifting time zones.

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Oct 29, 2026

Fishing is a key issue in Alaska's tight U.S. Senate race
Alaska's U.S. Senate race is embroiled in an emotional fight over fish. Many in the state rely upon salmon to feed their families but those fish and others are increasingly hard to find.

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Oct 29, 2026

US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production
The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.

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Oct 29, 2026

China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline
This move comes about a year before President Xi Jinping is expected to secure his fourth five-year term.

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Oct 29, 2026

Who benefits when massive AI data centers come to town?
The battle over data centers is hitting the ballot box. Brookings scholar Darrell West talks about how the backlash against the AI boom, flock cameras and tech companies is crossing party lines.

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Oct 29, 2026

Greetings from Baghdad, where Agatha Christie's old home presents its own mystery
The English writer visited Iraq multiple times in the first half of the 20th century and set some of her mystery novels there. The house in Baghdad where she once lived now sits abandoned and crumbling.

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Oct 29, 2026

A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork and documents
Got piles of mail stacking up in the kitchen? Not sure where your Social Security card is? It might be time to sort through your paperwork. Don't let it overwhelm you with this simple guide.

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Oct 29, 2026

With days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.

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Oct 29, 2026

GDP report to give insight before Election Day. And, Israel's election is deadlocked
Economists expect the GDP report to show economic growth, but say that growth is "fragile." And, after 90% of the votes in Israel have been counted, no clear winner has emerged.

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Oct 29, 2026

How AI drones are influencing the course of the Ukraine war
Artificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable. Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could lead decisions on the battlefield as soon as next year.

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Oct 29, 2026

Business as a liberal art? Some high schools say yes
Learning about money is becoming a growing part of the high school curriculum.

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Oct 29, 2026

Ahead of midterms, Missourians defend transgender healthcare
The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about the proposed ban.

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Oct 29, 2026

Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
Federal law requires the Education Department to erase the student loans of borrowers whose colleges close suddenly. A new lawsuit claims the department isn't fully following those rules.

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Oct 29, 2026

These are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3
An NPR analysis finds 70 House districts where Democrats and Republicans are each investing more than six figures in advertising during the final few days of the election, including in deep red areas.

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Oct 29, 2026

State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions
Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.

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Oct 29, 2026

Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.

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Oct 29, 2026

Spain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year, a crash in which one train struck another from behind, killing 68 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the country's rail network.

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Oct 29, 2026

Brewers beat the Rays to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. The championship comes in the 58th season for a franchise that began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969.

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Oct 28, 2026

Hackers expose the identities of more than 40,000 DHS employees
A group of hacktivists calling themselves Distributed Denial of Secrets, said the unmasking of ICE agents, DHS operatives and contractors was fair play, given the government's lack of transparency.

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Oct 28, 2026

Forecasters are predicting a warmer and wetter winter. Here's how El Niño will affect your region
El Niño years typically lead to more precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures. The latest data shows the different potential impacts by region.

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Oct 28, 2026

Forecasters are predicting a warmer and wetter winter. Here's how El Niño will affect your region.
El Niño years typically lead to more precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures. The latest data shows the different potential impacts by region.

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Oct 28, 2026

Judge denies the Justice Department's bid to stop processing California ballots
While the judge rejected the Department of Justice's unprecedented demand in California, the case isn't over yet and will likely be appealed.

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Oct 28, 2026

Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides
The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.

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Oct 28, 2026

Brazilian political drama unfolds as defeated Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami
Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in the U.S. after Brazilian authorities ordered him to surrender his passport. He is facing multiple investigations in Brazil.

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Oct 28, 2026

Trump administration wants to remove regulations on a super planet-heating gas
The Trump administration wants to undo a Biden-era rule that would reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

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Oct 28, 2026

New book revisits the 2023 killing of an unhoused man in crisis on the NYC subway
Jordan Neely was frightening fellow passengers. A former Marine named Daniel Penny put Neely into a chokehold, killing him. Journalist Anand Giridharadas investigates the incident in Man in the Mirror.

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Oct 28, 2026

Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.

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Oct 28, 2026

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96
Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields and coined the phrase "Sí, se puede!" that became a widespread rallying cry.

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Oct 28, 2026

What's gone up even faster than gas or rent? The cost of caregiving
A new study from AARP shows caregivers' out-of-pocket costs rose about 60% in the last five years.

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Oct 28, 2026

Israel's election too close to call. And, the Ebola outbreak reaches grim milestone
Israeli voters turned out in record numbers, and the results remain too close to call. And, more than 10,000 people have been infected with Ebola since the outbreak was first declared in May.

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Oct 28, 2026

Dozens are dead in a high-speed train crash in Spain
The toll is rising after a high-speed train between slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped south of Madrid, derailing two cars. It was Spain's second major train accident this year.

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Oct 28, 2026

At least 10 dead in crash between 2 trains in Spain
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.

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Oct 28, 2026

At least 30 dead in crash between two trains in central Spain, media say
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, according to local media.

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Oct 28, 2026

Are you an organ donor? Here are some rule changes you may want to know
Transplant teams can talk to families about organ donation before they've decided whether to continue life-sustaining medical care for loved ones. Until now, that has been forbidden.

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Oct 28, 2026

Here's how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Congressional Democrats are working with good governance groups to create an action plan for any potential claims of election fraud.

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Oct 28, 2026

How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.

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Oct 28, 2026

New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
NEA President Princess Moss wants to move her organization, the nation's largest labor union, toward issue-based advocacy — and away from party politics.

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Oct 28, 2026

Partnerships between ICE and local police surge, report finds
The number of state and local officers working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has doubled in size in the last eight months, according to a new report from the immigration reform advocacy group FWD.us.

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Oct 28, 2026

Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations
In several competitive U.S. Senate contests, candidates have built healthy campaign accounts with out-of-state donations. But the messages to those donors is very different from the one back at home.

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Oct 28, 2026

Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
Student voters studying outside their hometown have a right to choose where they register to vote. Advocates say a Montana legal fight is a reminder of a misunderstanding of those students' rights.

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