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Quincy Jones, pop mastermind and 'Thriller' producer, dies At 91

The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's Thriller won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and music executive.

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Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off

Health workers say they won't be able to vaccinate all the children they had planned to reach because of ongoing fighting.

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After 4 attempts, Abdi Nageeye wins the NYC marathon

Abdi Nageeye, 35, from the Netherlands, finished first in the men’s race with a time of 2:07:39. Meanwhile, Seila Chepkirui, 33, from Kenya, claimed victory in the women's race with 2:24.35.

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Trump and Harris crisscross campaign trail days out from Election Day

Trump rallies in Pennsylvania, while Harris attends Black church service in Michigan

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Trump and Harris crisscross campaign trail days out from Election Day

President Trump holds rallies in three states on Sunday, while Vice President Harris is focusing on Michigan.

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A simple truth is at the root of many false election claims: Voter rolls are imperfect

At the heart of many election conspiracy theories is a simple truth: America’s voter rolls are imperfect. The U.S. doesn’t have a central voting list. It has a bunch of different lists.

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Meet the religious leaders shaping the next generation of civil rights activism

The Yale Center for Public Theology and Public Policy is raising up the next generation of Christian leaders focused on social justice. It's led by Rev. William Barber, after retirement from his longtime congregation.

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Severe storms hit Oklahoma, causing injuries and leaving thousands without power

Severe storms and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma early Sunday, causing injuries and widespread power outages, according to authorities.

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What a big Republican win Tuesday could mean for Obamacare

With the Affordable Care Act once again under fire from Republicans, a leading health care economist explains what a Republican sweep might mean for the health coverage of 45 million Americans.

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Native Americans are on ballots at a record high, but more representation is needed

At least 170 Native American, Native Hawaiians, and Native Alaskans are on ballots this fall, an all-time high. But a group tracking Indigenous candidates says more work needs to be done.

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'I have more say': Why Kathryn Hahn feels more powerful than ever

In this week's Wild Card, Kathryn Hahn says she has more control over her choices and is not as afraid to say what she wants.

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U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack

The imprisonment of Reza Valizadeh, acknowledged to the AP by the U.S. State Department, came as Iran marked the 45th anniversary of the American Embassy takeover and hostage crisis on Sunday.

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Jeff VanderMeer painted a grotesque picture of climate change. Now he’s back for more

Since publishing Annihilation and the subsequent Southern Reach novels, VanderMeer has become a poster child for fiction confronting climate change. Now he’s back with a highly anticipated prequel.

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For the formerly incarcerated, voting for the first time is also about those who can't

Casting a ballot after serving in prison comes with joy and pain for the formerly incarcerated, particularly because not everyone has their rights restored after completing their sentence.

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One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory

Bertha Mendoza was one of the Tennessee factory workers swept away in Hurricane Helene's flash flooding. Text messages show a family desperate to save her.

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A new copyright rule lets McDonald's fix its own broken ice cream machines

What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out.

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10 key demographic groups that could decide the presidential election

From voters young and older to the potentially very wide gender gap, here's what to watch for as the election results come in.

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Kamala Harris is live from New York on "Saturday Night Live"

Vice President Harris is the latest in a long line of politicians to appear on the sketch comedy show over its 50 seasons. In 2015, Donald Trump delivered the show's cold open monologue.

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Trump and Harris make last-minute stops in North Carolina

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump are making stops in North Carolina — a state that has been red since 2008 — as the campaigns race toward Election Day.

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Citing the pandemic, TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy

The casual dining chain, which saw dozens of its U.S. restaurants close this year, said its financial woes stem from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Satellite images show the devastation from Spain's deadly floods

The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods.

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U.K. Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as their party's new leader

The party elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing defeat that ended 14 years in power. She is the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

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Chef Edward Lee reflects on 'Culinary Class Wars', identity and his next chapter

After three decades in Southern cuisine, Lee's next culinary chapter explores Korean American cooking, moving beyond traditional recipes and fusion concepts.

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Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, U.S. with 'crushing response' to Israeli attack

Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies. The Pentagon said Friday that more U.S. forces would be coming to the region.

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An influencer thought someone dropping off ballots was ‘suspect.’ It was the postman

Even before Election Day, unsubstantiated rumors about voter fraud are beginning to focus on specific public servants and voters, leading to harassment and threats.

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Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil

Sikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October, marking the 40th anniversary of a massacre and calling for protection from what they say is a growing threat — transnational repression from the Indian government.

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Opinion: Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China's cracking down on punny dissent

China's government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR's Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.

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At a historic cemetery in the South, a Dia de los Muertos festival takes root

At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home.

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As ACA sign ups start, more Americans have health insurance than ever. Will it last?

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to record low numbers of people who are uninsured.

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Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force

Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election?

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