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Musk's X to charge users in Philippines and New Zealand $1 to use platform

It is unclear if the experimental fees will be applied to other parts of the world, but Musk argues it is the only way to stamp out the proliferation of bots on the site.

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Up First briefing: Deadly hospital blast rocks Gaza; House plans second speaker vote

Biden has arrived in Israel, where he says he's "outraged" by a Gaza hospital explosion that killed hundreds. The House will meet today after Jim Jordan failed a speaker vote.

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It's a pink Halloween. Here are some of the most popular costumes of 2023

People are spending more money than ever on Halloween costumes. Here are the ones people are buying the most in 2023.

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What Republican presidential candidates are saying about the Israel-Hamas war

Israel is a cornerstone of GOP foreign policy and presidential hopefuls are seeking to stand out from the crowded field as they proclaim their views on Israel, Hamas and the Middle East.

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Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds

Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.

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The latest college campus freebies? Naloxone and fentanyl test strips

The teen fentanyl crisis is following students onto college campuses. Here's what students and staff are doing about it.

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Autoworkers used to have lifelong health care and pension income. They want it back

Retirement security remains a sticking point in the ongoing talks between the United Auto Workers union and the Big 3 automakers. The union wants to see a return of pensions and retiree health care.

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The governor tried banning guns in Albuquerque. The public health emergency continues

N.M. Gov. Michelle Luhan Grisham's temporary ban on guns in the Albuquerque area caused a political firestorm. The ban, since scaled back, faces legal challenges. Meanwhile, shootings haven't stopped.

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Biden arrives in Israel as Gaza reels from deadly hospital explosion

President Joe Biden arrived in Israel Wednesday after a deadly blast on a hospital in the Gaza Strip to reaffirm U.S. support for Israel's security and to press Israel to agree to relief corridors.

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Rolls-Royce is cutting up to 2,500 jobs in an overhaul of the U.K. jet engine maker

The aerospace company was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic that decimated demand for air travel. Rolls-Royce, based in Derby, central England, didn't disclose where jobs will be cut.

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Photos: Gaza hospital blast sparks outrage across Middle East

Thousands of people protested across in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

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What you need to know about Biden's wartime trip to Israel

President Biden is in Tel Aviv on Wednesday as Israel gets ready for a ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza. But after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital, Biden canceled plans to go to Jordan.

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Prosecutors seek to recharge Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie shooting

Special Prosecutors say they will present a case to the New Mexico Grand Jury to determine if Alec Baldwin should be criminally charged in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says

The species, including birds, mussels and a bat, have been moved off the threatened and endangered list. They join 650 other species that have gone extinct in the U.S.

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Once harassed by police, lowriders can cruise across California under a new law

The law lifts restrictions limiting how low cars can ride, and it prevents cities and towns from passing bans on cruising.

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Amy Coney Barrett says she supports an ethics code for Supreme Court justices

Several justices have faced ethics questions in recent months, but the Supreme Court has so far resisted imposing a code of ethics.

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This 'cider donuteur' has made a map to help you find the best cider donuts

The New England Cider Donut Map is exactly what it sounds like, a resource to help you get access to the fall confection.

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India's top court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage

The court passed the responsibility back to Parliament. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of LGBTQ+ people and end discrimination against them.

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U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs

Scholastic created a separate fair category for diverse books, which it says is to help schools navigate the complexities of book bans. Librarians accused the company of caving to censorship.

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Even Beethoven got bad reviews. John Malkovich reads them aloud as 'The Music Critic'

A new live stage show features actor John Malkovich transformed into some of the meanest music critics ever — in real reviews skewering the work of great composers like Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin.

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The new world's hottest pepper, Pepper X, is 3 times spicier than its predecessor

Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina said his team stabilized Pepper X about a decade ago, but only released it now because no one had been able to beat his previous record.

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As China's Belt and Road project turns 10, it's about more than just development

China's global infrastructure initiative has always been controversial. As Xi Jinping's signature project turns 10, leaders and representatives of 130 countries are in Beijing to mark the anniversary.

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Russia is scrapping its ratification of a key nuclear test ban. Here's what that means

The world's major nuclear powers haven't tested a bomb this century, but experts worry that may be about to change.

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After two weeks of chaos, House to vote on Jim Jordan for speaker of the House

The House is set to vote this afternoon on the nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be speaker of the House.

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It's not a place many people choose to be buried — but it was perfect for him

When Noah Creshevsky learned he was dying of cancer, he declined medical treatment. Soon, he and his husband David were faced with another decision: what would become of his body?

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Up First briefing: Biden heads to the Middle East; how screen time changes your eyes

Biden is set to travel to the Middle East to reaffirm support for Israel and press for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Spending time indoors — often looking at screens — could be behind nearsightedness.

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Israel-Hamas war: Hamas spokesman says the group has no plans to release hostages

A spokesman for Hamas spoke to NPR's Steve Inskeep from an undisclosed location in Gaza. He said the group has no plans to release nearly 200 people that it took hostage from Israel on Oct. 7.

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How gas utilities used tobacco tactics to avoid gas stove regulations

Gas stoves emit potentially harmful pollutants, but utilities and their trade group avoided regulation with tactics perfected by the tobacco industry to cast doubt on science showing health problems.

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Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that's a huge problem

More than half of seniors choose private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. As rural enrollment increases, many small-town hospitals say that threatens their viability.

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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it's still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.

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