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Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says - The Washington Post
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Nancy Mace berated airport police and TSA agents, incident report says  The Washington Post

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Trump administration must release billions in SNAP funds, judge says - The Washington Post
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Trump administration must release billions in SNAP funds, judge says  The Washington Post

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As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters
As the Shutdown Pain Grows, Trump Attends to Other Matters
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The president attended a Halloween party Friday and called attention to the marble renovation of a White House bathroom.

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How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power
How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power
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Developers have finally broken ground on the project, known as Sizewell C, but getting there meant navigating wary investors and local opposition.

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Dodgers force World Series to decisive Game 7 by holding off Blue Jays 3-1
11:42 PM

Yoshinobu Yamamoto beat Toronto for the second time in a week, as the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night to force the World Series to a decisive Game 7.

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N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties - The Washington Post
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N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties  The Washington Post

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Opinion | No free lunch at Mamdani’s grocery stores - The Washington Post
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Opinion | No free lunch at Mamdani’s grocery stores  The Washington Post

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Trump’s Latest White House Makeover: The Lincoln Bathroom in Marble and Gold
Trump’s Latest White House Makeover: The Lincoln Bathroom in Marble and Gold
10:35 PM

President Trump said the new look was “totally in keeping” with the era of Abraham Lincoln.

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It’s Halloween Night, and New York Is Decked Out in All Its Gory Glory
It’s Halloween Night, and New York Is Decked Out in All Its Gory Glory
10:24 PM

The spooky season comes to end with what is billed as the world’s largest Halloween parade.

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Twenty Years Later, Atrocities Haunt Darfur Again
Twenty Years Later, Atrocities Haunt Darfur Again
10:12 PM

The world seems unable, or unwilling, to do much to stop a new struggle on an old battlefield, as atrocities sweep villages and towns.

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Immigration Agents Clash With Chicago-Area Residents on Halloween
9:23 PM

The state’s governor had called for a pause in the federal immigration crackdown over the Halloween weekend, citing concerns for children’s safety.

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As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help - The Washington Post
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As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help  The Washington Post

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NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin
NASA Gets Moon Lander Plan B’s From SpaceX and Blue Origin
7:34 PM

As NASA worries that China will win the next moon race, Elon Musk and his company tangled with critics.

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Dirt from Trump’s ballroom project was trucked to a D.C. golf course. Why? - The Washington Post
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Dirt from Trump’s ballroom project was trucked to a D.C. golf course. Why?  The Washington Post

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JD Vance Says He Hopes Usha Vance Embraces Christianity, Setting Off Backlash
JD Vance Says He Hopes Usha Vance Embraces Christianity, Setting Off Backlash
6:41 PM

Critics included some Indian Americans, who said the remarks did not respect the religious decisions of Usha Vance, who grew up in a Hindu household.

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What Tuesday’s Elections Might Tell Us About Trump
What Tuesday’s Elections Might Tell Us About Trump
6:19 PM

He’s not on the ballot, but the results could carry hints about the future of his movement.

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A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
6:12 PM

Online harassers are generating images and sounds that simulate their victims in violent situations.

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Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
5:43 PM

An early participant in the eccentric collection of artists known as Fluxus, she was perhaps best known for pieces centered on a humble tuna sandwich and a giant salad.

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The U.S. Was Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits
The U.S. Was Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits
5:18 PM

Also, California Democrats are feeling unusually confident. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock
4:41 PM

The Category 5 storm ravaged western Jamaica and drenched the small community of New River, where residents were coping with a massive clean up. At least 19 people have died nationwide, officials said.

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What Happened to the Art of the Deal?
What Happened to the Art of the Deal?
3:59 PM

We urge the administration to allow millions of Americans to receive food aid.

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What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ‘Prince’ Title?
What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ‘Prince’ Title?
3:22 PM

King Charles III’s brother will retreat further from public life after additional damaging revelations about his ties to the sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire -- for now. Here's what to know
3:17 PM

Relations between the two neighbors hit a low point this month, with fighting killing people on both sides of the border. At issue is a rise in militancy in Pakistan since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.

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Federal judges order administration to pay SNAP benefits but what's next remains unclear
2:40 PM

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide SNAP benefits. But it's unclear how much, or when, those funds would be provided before the funding runs dry.

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What does '67' mean? Dictionary.com's 2025 word of the year has no definition
1:43 PM

"67," pronounced "six seven," spread from a rap song, through sports and social media, to classrooms and homes across the U.S. But even the artist who coined it struggles to define it.

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Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms
1:40 PM

Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.

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A Republican Seeks to Match Trump’s Gains on Democratic Turf in New Jersey
A Republican Seeks to Match Trump’s Gains on Democratic Turf in New Jersey
12:33 PM

With President Trump making inroads with Black and Latino voters, the path to the governor’s office runs through regions Democrats can no longer take for granted.

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Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?
Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?
12:13 PM

The decision by King Charles III to strip the title of his brother Prince Andrew showed a level of accountability rarely applied to royals.

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Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover - The Washington Post
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Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover  The Washington Post

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Halloween costumes only D.C. would get: ‘Hooyah’ Melania and a riff on RIF - The Washington Post
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Halloween costumes only D.C. would get: ‘Hooyah’ Melania and a riff on RIF  The Washington Post

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In Trump’s GOP, the once-mighty tea party is hard to find - The Washington Post
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In Trump’s GOP, the once-mighty tea party is hard to find  The Washington Post

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Families say cost of housing means they'll have fewer or no children
10:00 AM

Western states have some of America's lowest fertility rates. The rapidly rising cost of housing is playing a role.

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It's not for Halloween — it's Comic Con, where Black and Caribbean cosplayers find community
9:55 AM

Black and Caribbean cosplayers are redefining what community looks like at New York Comic Con.

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The Only National Parks Employee Who Tracks Leaky Oil Wells Is Out of a Job
The Only National Parks Employee Who Tracks Leaky Oil Wells Is Out of a Job
9:43 AM

Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced.

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A judge to weigh in on SNAP benefits. And, Trump wants to resume nuclear testing
7:01 AM

A federal judge is set to decide whether the Trump administration will have to find funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. And, President Trump says the U.S. should resume nuclear weapons testing.

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The Trump administration move to study aluminum in vaccines worries scientists
7:00 AM

Aluminum has been added to certain vaccines for decades to boost their effect on the immune system, and has been shown to be safe. But, the Trump administration may be considering removing it.

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5 key takeaways from Trump's week in Asia
5:25 AM

President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China's President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

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Trump push to restart nuclear tests could take years, cost millions, experts say - The Washington Post
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Trump push to restart nuclear tests could take years, cost millions, experts say  The Washington Post

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D.C. to pay for any SNAP gap as Maryland puts $10M toward food banks - The Washington Post
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D.C. to pay for any SNAP gap as Maryland puts $10M toward food banks  The Washington Post

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Maryland state senator charged with extorting ex-consultant over an affair - The Washington Post
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Maryland state senator charged with extorting ex-consultant over an affair  The Washington Post

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Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states - The Washington Post
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Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states  The Washington Post

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Classified U.S. report finds backlog of hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations - The Washington Post
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Classified U.S. report finds backlog of hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations  The Washington Post

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Teen charged with killing girlfriend, shooting congressional intern - The Washington Post
11:20 PM

Teen charged with killing girlfriend, shooting congressional intern  The Washington Post

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Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds - The Washington Post
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Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds  The Washington Post

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Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens - The Washington Post
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Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens  The Washington Post

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Here’s How the AI Crash Happens - The Atlantic
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Here’s How the AI Crash Happens  The Atlantic

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Trump cuts tariffs on China after ‘truly great’ meeting with Xi - The Washington Post
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Trump cuts tariffs on China after ‘truly great’ meeting with Xi  The Washington Post

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U.S. agencies back banning popular home WiFi device, citing national security risk - The Washington Post
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U.S. agencies back banning popular home WiFi device, citing national security risk  The Washington Post

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Trump directs Pentagon to test nuclear weapons for first time since 1992 - The Washington Post
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Trump directs Pentagon to test nuclear weapons for first time since 1992  The Washington Post

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The Atlantic Announces Jonathan Haidt and Eugene Robinson as Contributing Writers - The Atlantic
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The Atlantic Announces Jonathan Haidt and Eugene Robinson as Contributing Writers  The Atlantic

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Can a sense of humor get Albania into the E.U.? - The Washington Post
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Can a sense of humor get Albania into the E.U.?  The Washington Post

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Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases - The Atlantic
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Top Trump Officials Are Moving Onto Military Bases  The Atlantic

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Rahm Emanuel … For President? - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

Rahm Emanuel … For President?  The Atlantic

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In South Korea, Trump secures a trade deal — and a glittering crown - The Washington Post
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In South Korea, Trump secures a trade deal — and a glittering crown  The Washington Post

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Trump Is Very Confused About Nuclear Weapons - The Atlantic
11:38 PM

Trump Is Very Confused About Nuclear Weapons  The Atlantic

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Passenger’s lost laptop forces United flight to turn around - The Washington Post
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Passenger’s lost laptop forces United flight to turn around  The Washington Post

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Radio Free Asia will stop publishing amid funding crisis spurred by Trump - The Washington Post
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Radio Free Asia will stop publishing amid funding crisis spurred by Trump  The Washington Post

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Report: Government shutdown will cost the economy up to $14 billion - The Washington Post
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Report: Government shutdown will cost the economy up to $14 billion  The Washington Post

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China Is Building the Future - The Atlantic
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China Is Building the Future  The Atlantic

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With Trump’s favor, Nvidia becomes first $5 trillion company in history - The Washington Post
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With Trump’s favor, Nvidia becomes first $5 trillion company in history  The Washington Post

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With Zelda on vinyl, Nintendo dips into the music business - The Washington Post
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With Zelda on vinyl, Nintendo dips into the music business  The Washington Post

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She hiked the entire Appalachian Trail at 80, unaware she’d just made history - The Washington Post
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She hiked the entire Appalachian Trail at 80, unaware she’d just made history  The Washington Post

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Opinion | The choreographed fakery of American politics: East Wing edition - The Washington Post
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Opinion | The choreographed fakery of American politics: East Wing edition  The Washington Post

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Opinion | The real enemy of Hamas lies in a Gaza safe zone - The Washington Post
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Opinion | The real enemy of Hamas lies in a Gaza safe zone  The Washington Post

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Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names - The Washington Post
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Federal judges using AI filed court orders with false quotes, fake names  The Washington Post

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We checked DHS’s videos of chaos and protests. Here’s what they leave out. - The Washington Post
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We checked DHS’s videos of chaos and protests. Here’s what they leave out.  The Washington Post

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After our pet died, traveling to Dog Mountain was my therapy - The Washington Post
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After our pet died, traveling to Dog Mountain was my therapy  The Washington Post

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White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects - The Washington Post
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White House fires arts commission expected to review Trump construction projects  The Washington Post

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5 more homes fell into the sea in erosion-plagued Outer Banks - The Washington Post
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5 more homes fell into the sea in erosion-plagued Outer Banks  The Washington Post

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