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NPR

Trump Ends Canada Trade Talks Over Ad

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is terminating all trade negotiations with Canada, accusing the country of airing a misleading anti-tariff ad that he called an attempt to interfere with U.S. court decisions.

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Associated Press

Candidate Platner Has Covered His Tattoo

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner says he has covered a decades-old tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, calling it a mistake from his youth as his campaign faces mounting scrutiny over his past actions and online posts.

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CBS News

NBA Stars Face Betting Charges

Federal prosecutors say NBA figures Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and members of major mafia families used hidden cameras, X-ray tables, and rigged shuffling machines to cheat victims out of millions in high-stakes poker games across the country.

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NBC News

Russia Furious Over U.S. Sanctions

Russia lashed out after President Trump imposed sweeping sanctions on oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, the first major economic strike of his second term aimed at crippling Vladimir Putin’s war economy and pressuring Moscow to end its assault on Ukraine.

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NY1

Adams Backs Cuomo for Mayor

Two days before early voting, Mayor Eric Adams officially endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor, a dramatic turnaround after once calling him “a snake and a liar.”

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ABC News

Trump, Xi To Meet in Busan

Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday in Busan, South Korea, as part of a multi-nation Asia tour that includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and meetings with regional leaders.

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BBC

Video Shows Louvre Jewel Heist Escape

Newly released video shows the alleged Louvre jewel thieves escaping on a mechanical ladder in broad daylight, minutes after stealing €88 million worth of France’s crown jewels in a daring heist that lasted less than eight minutes.

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National Review

No, Trump Isn't Destroying the White House

Despite viral claims and political outrage, Trump’s renovation of the White House involves replacing outdated East Wing offices with a privately funded ballroom—hardly the act of “destroying” the building as critics allege.

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The Washington Post

Daniels Opposes Mid-Cycle Redraw

Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels urges Indiana Republicans to resist White House pressure to redraw congressional districts mid-decade, arguing that fairness and democratic integrity outweigh partisan advantage.

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The Times of Israel

Trump Warns Israel on Annexation

Trump warned that Israel would lose “all support” from the U.S. if it annexes the West Bank, calling the Knesset’s preliminary vote a reckless political stunt and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to regional peace efforts.

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Eater

Best Candy for Halloween

Kids say the best Halloween candy to hand out is gummies and full-sized chocolate bars, which make a house instantly popular, while raisins, healthy snacks, and overly sour treats are almost universally rejected.

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The Hill

Vance Fires back at Psaki

Vice President JD Vance defended his wife Usha after former White House press secretary Jen Psaki joked that she needed rescuing, calling the remarks “disgraceful” and praising their partnership in public service.

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CNN

See the East Wing From Space

Satellite images reveal that the White House’s East Wing has been almost entirely demolished, leaving piles of debris and cleared space as construction begins on President Trump’s planned new ballroom.

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The Washington Post

Can You Pass New Citizenship Test?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has rolled out a more challenging civics test for naturalization, featuring 20 questions drawn from a new pool of 128 and requiring applicants to answer 12 correctly to pass.

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The Wall Street Journal

Trump Pardons Binance Founder

President Donald Trump has officially pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the convicted founder of crypto exchange Binance, following months of efforts by Zhao to promote and support the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures.

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Politico

Shakeup in Platner's Campaign

Graham Platner is reshuffling his Senate campaign amid the tattoo and social media controversies, hiring a new manager, bringing on a compliance firm, and sending NDAs to staffers as he struggles to manage the fallout.

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Study Finds

Walking Style Affects Intimidation

A new study from Northumbria University finds that smaller men can appear just as physically dominant as larger men simply by exaggerating torso sway and shoulder position in their walking style.

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The Hollywood Reporter

California's Film Incentives Rise

California’s film and TV industry faces a critical moment as L.A. shoot days hit record lows, but $750 million in expanded tax incentives aim to revive productions and keep major projects in the state.

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TODAY

College Essay Dos and Don'ts

College admissions expert Sophie Smith advises students to avoid overly personal, graphic, or unflattering topics in essays, emphasizing that what you leave out often matters more than what you include.

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Pew Research Center

Violence on the Rise, Say Americans

A Pew survey finds that 85% of Americans say politically motivated violence is rising in the United States, though partisans sharply differ on whether left- or right-wing extremism poses the bigger threat.

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