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Lawyer Chesebro, who authored fake elector memos, pleads guilty in Georgia case

Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer who authored memos detailing how Republicans could send false slates of presidential electors to Congress, has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case.

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This author says Minecraft helps prepare kids for our world

Minecraft: The Village is the final book in a trilogy inspired by the wildly popular video game series.

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The White House is asking for almost $106 billion for Israel, Ukraine and the border

Congress declined to give the White House $24 billion in aid for Ukraine in late September. Now there's a much bigger request, which also includes money for Israel and other priorities.

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What is a war crime, and who gets held accountable? Here's what you need to know

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to accusations of war crimes on both sides, as combatants are bound by international humanitarian law to minimize the impact on civilians.

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House to vote for a 3rd time on Jim Jordan's nomination for speaker

The House is expected to vote Friday on the nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be Speaker of the House. Jordan failed two previous votes this week.

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Up First briefing: Biden links Israel and Ukraine aid; Russia detains U.S. journalist

Biden will ask Congress for billions to support Israel and Ukraine after making his case in a public address. Alsu Kurmasheva is the second U.S. journalist to be detained by Russia this year.

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All eyes on Rafah border crossing as Gaza, under siege by Israel, awaits aid

Negotiations over how to deliver the aid had continued into Friday morning. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has grown dire, aid groups say, with shortages of food, water and medicine.

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A bad apple season has some U.S. fruit growers planning for life in a warmer world

Many New Hampshire apple orchards are barren this year after a late-spring freeze killed apple blossoms. Fruit growers are realizing climate change could mean different crops in the future.

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With wildfires growing, California writes new rules on where to plant shrubs

The plants and mulch within five feet of a home pose a major risk for spreading wildfire. California now has the tricky task of convincing homeowners to get rid of the greenery.

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SAG-AFTRA issues Halloween costume guidance for striking actors

The union says actors should stick to generic characters, like a ghost or zombie, and not those in struck content.

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4 key takeaways from the FBI's annual crime report

There was less reported violent crime across the U.S. last year after a dramatic spike in 2020. But there were more car thefts and hate crimes reported.

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From Israel, writer Etgar Keret talks about the role of fiction in times of war

Etgar Keret says writing both protects him from reality and can create the bridge to reality.

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Republican states swore off a voting tool. Now they're scrambling to recreate it

Nine GOP-led states have now pulled out of ERIC, which helps members find election fraud and keep their voter lists up to date. And experts say their new efforts to replicate the group aren't as good.

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What's hot for Halloween, in Britney's book and on spicy food? Tell the NPR news quiz

Plus: ugly footwear, human bones, "Netflix Houses," Olympic sports and more! Have you been paying attention? PROVE IT.

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Law enforcement eyes opioid settlement cash for squad cars and body scanners

Some state and federal governments have started tapping in to opioid settlement funds for law enforcement expenses. Many argue it should go toward treating addiction instead.

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A major U.S. Muslim group cancels Virginia banquet over bomb and death threats

The Council on American-Islamic Relations canceled plans to hold its 29th annual banquet on Saturday at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

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Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea, is charged with desertion

Travis King, who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month, has been detained by the U.S. military, two officials said Thursday.

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A federal judge rules again that California's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

The judge conceded that weapons like AR-15s are commonly used by criminals, but said the guns are importantly also owned by people who obey the law and feel they need firearms to protect themselves.

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Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge

Prosecutors said the former president should not enjoy blanket immunity from criminal prosecution in the federal election interference case against him.

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United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats

Passengers in economy class will see the changes soon. Boarding remains unchanged for first class, business class and pre-boarding. The change is estimated to cut boarding times by up to 2 minutes.

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New Pentagon report claims China now has over 500 operational nuclear warheads

The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal - though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.

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Senate acts on 'unprecedented' lack of U.S. ambassadors, spurred by Israel-Hamas war

The lack of a U.S. ambassador in Israel hobbles the Biden administration's ability to pursue its goals. The U.S. also lacks ambassadors in Egypt and other countries in the region.

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Fake accounts, old videos, and rumors fuel chaos around Gaza hospital explosion

Misleading and false information is muddying efforts to uncover who is responsible for the deadly blast that killed hundreds of people

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Here's what Biden's trip to Israel did and didn't achieve

The president's high-stakes visit served simultaneously to show the limits and the strengths of U.S. influence in the region, and the importance of America's longstanding relationship with Israel.

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'Organs of Little Importance' explores the curious ephemera that fill our minds

Jungian psychology is having a moment, owing to the TikTok-famous, self-published The Shadow Work Journal. But mind detritus becomes the stuff of great art in the hands of poet Adrienne Chung.

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Nearly 200 bodies recovered from a Colorado funeral home accused of improper storage

Police were called to the Return to Nature Funeral Home earlier this month after receiving reports of a strong odor. What they found inside was "horrific," the county sheriff said.

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Biden is giving an Oval Office address to push for more spending on Israel and Ukraine

President Biden has said he wants "unprecedented" aid for Israel and enough funding for Ukraine to continue its fight against Russia. But he faces hurdles in the Republican-controlled House.

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Russia charges Radio Free Europe editor with failing to register as a 'foreign agent'

Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is the second U.S. journalist to be detained in Russia this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested for alleged spying in March.

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Thousands of U.S. mourners grapple with losing those killed in Israel and Gaza

Hundreds of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to show support for the victims of the Hamas attacks.

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Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in type 2 diabetes risk

A study finds people who eat more than one serving of red meat a day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs, were linked to an even higher risk.

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