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Israel says it received remains of 3 hostages from Gaza as fragile ceasefire holds

Palestinians walk among destroyed buildings in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday.

Israel says the remains of three hostages have been handed over from Gaza and will be examined by forensic experts as a month-old ceasefire holds.

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In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence

A young man confronts federal agents after they arrested a worker at a home in his Edison Park neighborhood on Friday in Chicago.

Over the weekend there were violent clashes between federal agents, witnesses and protesters. Locals say the festivities were muted this year, and fear more violence is in store for the city.

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Kenyan runners win men's and women's races in New York City Marathon

Kenyans Benson Kipruto (L) and Alexander Mutiso celebrate taking first and second place respectively in the New York City Marathon in New York City on Sunday.

Kipruto, an Olympic bronze medalist, narrowly beat fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso in the Pro Men's race, as both men finished with a time of 2:08:09.

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How this week's elections in Virginia became about ... everything

Attendees listen as former President Obama joins former congresswoman and current Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger at a rally on Nov. 1 at Chartway Arena in Norfolk.

Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.

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Fire and explosion at northwestern Mexico store leave at least 23 dead and 12 injured

Policeman stands near a convenience store destroyed by a fire in Hermosillo, Sonora state, Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, state authorities said.

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How U.S.-China tensions leave countries like South Korea stuck in the middle

President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as he receives a gift of a gold crown and an award of the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, not seen, during a high honor ceremony at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2025.

President Trump met with President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit last week. APEC's host, South Korea, is carefully balancing its relations with the U.S. and China.

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Police rule out terrorism in stabbing attack on UK train after 2 men are arrested

A train is parked at the station after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train in Huntingdon, England, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

Police said two people who were wounded remain in a life-threatening condition after the attack on Saturday. Passengers reported scenes of panic and chaos ,with many running through the carriages.

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5 German mountaineers die in northern Italy after being hit by avalanche

This photo released by the Italian Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, rescuers prepare for rescue operations with a helicopter in search of five mountaineers, all German, who were hit by an avalanche Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2025, while climbing the Cima Vertana, in the Ortler mountains in Solda, Italy.

Five German mountaineers died after being hit by an avalanche in South Tyrol, in northern Italy, rescuers said on Sunday.

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They were promised a lifeline to 'graduate' from poverty. Then it was taken away

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Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts.

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The time change is a chance to reset your sleep schedule – especially for teens

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Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend's time change can be a boost. Here's why. Plus tips from sleep doctors to get more zzzs.

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Trump is leaning into his crackdown on city crime. The GOP sees it as a winning issue

Members of the National Guard walk past the Department of Agriculture headquarters building on Oct. 7 in Washington, D.C.

While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms.

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The declining population will make it even harder to care for elders

Renee DeVigne (left) stands with her husband Maurice White behind his mother, Evelyn White at Knollwood Life Plan Community in Washington, D.C. Maurice and his wife are the primary caregivers for Evelyn, who recently turned 104.

Declining population means caring for parents, grandparents, and other relatives could become even more challenging with fewer professionals and family members to pitch in.

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Mamdani's youth support goes beyond New York. For many, he's now a national leader

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani waves during a campaign rally at Forest Hills Stadium in New York City.

Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordability concerns has energized many young voters around the country, who say he speaks to some of their most pressing economic concerns.

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Smith's homer in 11th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 5-4 to become first repeat champion in 25 years

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In a World Series for the ages that went back and forth again and again, Will Smith delivered the biggest swing of all for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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UK police detain 2 suspects after train stabbings leave 9 people with life-threatening injuries

Emergency personnel inspect a train at the Huntingdon, England, train station in Cambridgeshire after people were stabbed Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation.

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10 people hospitalized after UK train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries

Emergency personnel inspect a train at the Huntingdon, England, train station in Cambridgeshire after people were stabbed Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening, and that counter-terrorism police are supporting the investigation.

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US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a roundtable on criminal cartels in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens.

The U.S. military has carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea.

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Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here's what to know

Vintage clocks, seen here at the Electric Time Company in Medfield, Mass., will need a reset to reflect Sunday

Love it or hate it, many will turn their clocks back on Sunday. The debate — whether or not to make daylight saving time permanent — continues.

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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends an ECOWAS meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 22, 2025.

President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

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2 more suspects are charged in the Louvre jewel heist

A black curtain hides the window where thieves entered the Louvre museum in Paris, pictured on Oct. 22, three days after historic jewels were stolen in a daring daylight heist.

A man and a woman, both in their late 30s, were charged with organized crime and being an accomplice, respectively. In total, four people have been charged in connection to the brazen theft.

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Tanzanian president wins disputed election with more than 97% of the vote

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan casts her vote at a polling station in Dodoma, Tanzania, on Wednesday.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country's disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region.

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A photographer captures life inside Chicago Public Schools

Jael Augustin, Ogden International High School, 2019.

Melissa Ann Pinney's photographs capture everyday moments of adolescence inside Chicago Public Schools over the course of a seven-year artist residency.

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Israel says the latest remains returned from Gaza are not bodies of hostages

Red Cross vehicles carrying the bodies of people believed to be deceased hostages handed over by Hamas make their way toward the Kissufim border crossing with Israel, to be transferred to Israeli authorities, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on Thursday.

The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross this week do not belong to any of the hostages, Israel said, the latest setback that could undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair

The State Dining Room at the White House set for the first State Dinner that President Donald Trump hosted as president with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington, Monday, April 23, 2018.

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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How a post-surgery nurse uses music to assist patients in their recovery from injury

Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.

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Too many rats? Birth control is one city's answer

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Rats aren't just a nuisance. They can carry diseases and are a leading causes of property damage. One community in Massachusetts is trying a novel approach to rat reduction: Birth control.

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How a great-grandmother helped researchers unravel a dinosaur mummy mystery

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A paleontologist was trying to locate the site of a famous 1908 discovery when a rancher in Wyoming shared an important clue.

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In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump

Democrats in Truckee, CA., meet to discuss the ballot question Tuesday asking voters if they want the state to redraw its congressional district lines.

California's vote Tuesday on whether to redistrict congressional seats could be important in determining who controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.

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Election Day is Tuesday. Here are 5 questions about what the results might mean

Garrett Morgan, of Huntington Beach, Calif., puts his statewide special election ballot in an official ballot drop box in Huntington Beach on Oct. 25.

While too much shouldn't be made out of off-year elections, the Nov. 4 election will be the first major electoral sign of the political mood and what voters think of the president.

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Presidents once avoided shutdown travel. This term, Trump has been a frequent flier

President Donald Trump departs Air Force One on October 30, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump was returning to Washington following a multi-nation trip to Asia during the ongoing government shutdown.

Not counting his golf outings in Virginia, President Trump spent all or part of 14 days outside of Washington, D.C. during the first 31 days of the shutdown.

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