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CBS News

Senate Adjourns, Shutdown To Continue

The government shutdown is set to stretch into a record-tying 34th day as the Senate adjourns without a funding deal, leaving millions at risk of losing food assistance and lawmakers hoping post-election momentum will break the stalemate.

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The Hill

Trump Urges End to Filibuster

President Trump urged Senate Republicans to invoke the “nuclear option” and abolish the filibuster to end the weeks-long government shutdown, arguing that Democrats would do the same if in power and warning that inaction risks prolonging the crisis.

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CNN

Nuclear Test Plan Caught Aides by Surprise

President Trump stunned even his own advisers by announcing plans to resume U.S. nuclear testing after a 33-year hiatus—an abrupt directive issued mid-flight before meeting China’s Xi Jinping that left military and energy officials scrambling for clarity.

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USA Today

Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles

King Charles III has formally stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles and residence, renaming him Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and marking his full removal from royal life amid lingering fallout from his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and related abuse allegations.

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The Washington Post

Report: Hundreds of Human Rights Violations

A classified U.S. watchdog report found that Israeli military units may have committed “many hundreds” of potential human rights violations in Gaza, creating a years-long backlog of cases that raises serious doubts about U.S. accountability.

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The Atlantic

Top Officials Move Onto Military Bases

Amid rising threats and protests, several top Trump officials—including Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, and Pete Hegseth—have relocated to secure military bases around Washington, straining housing reserved for senior officers.

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NPR

Trump Order Halts Gender Care

The Trump administration is preparing sweeping new rules that would bar federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors, effectively outlawing medical treatment for transgender youth nationwide, a major move on LGBTQ+ health policy.

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Associated Press

Louvre Heist Probe Deepens

French authorities have arrested five more suspects—including one linked by DNA—in the $102 million Louvre jewel heist, as investigators piece together a meticulously planned four-minute raid that has exposed serious lapses in the museum’s security.

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The Guardian

Bigelow Defends "House of Dynamite"

Kathryn Bigelow defended her Netflix thriller “A House of Dynamite” against Pentagon criticism, insisting the film’s depiction of a nuclear strike reflects the world’s “really combustible environment” and aims to spark public and governmental dialogue on nuclear threats.

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MarketWatch

Financial Pain Could End Shutdown

The government shutdown is nearing 2018’s record length of 35 days, with looming financial pressures on federal workers, the military, and programs like SNAP and Obamacare potentially forcing Democrats and Republicans to negotiate before Thanksgiving.

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The Wall Street Journal

Newsom's Toughest Opponent Yet

Former California “governator” Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to the political arena—this time as the celebrity muscle against a Tuesday state ballot measure that would bring back gerrymandering to favor Democrats.

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NBC News

Churches Shielded Predators

An NBC News investigation reveals that for decades, Assemblies of God churches repeatedly shielded accused sexual predators, allowing them to remain in ministry and continue abusing children across the denomination.

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ABC News

More Blaming Trump and Republicans

A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds Americans growing more concerned about the 30-day government shutdown, with nearly half blaming President Trump and congressional Republicans for the impasse.

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Politico

Jean-Pierre Book Sparks Debate

Karine Jean-Pierre’s book tour has drawn widespread recoil from former colleagues, who say her muddled interviews and focus on identity politics overshadow any coherent defense of Joe Biden’s presidency.

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Fox News

Koufax Sits Behind Harry and Meghan

MLB broadcaster Howie Rose expressed disbelief that Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax was seated behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the World Series, saying Koufax “takes a back seat to no one.”

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The Atlantic

Trick-Or-Treating on Decline

Trick-or-treating isn’t disappearing, but many American families are shifting from traditional door-to-door routes to organized events, malls, and “trunk-or-treat” gatherings for convenience and safety.

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Axios

Debate: Daylight Saving Permanent?

Nineteen states have passed laws aiming for permanent daylight saving time, but without congressional approval, most Americans will continue the biannual clock changes.

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Variety

Gayle King To Exit "CBS Mornings"

CBS News anchor Gayle King is expected to step down from her role on ‘CBS Mornings’ next year amid a network overhaul, though she may take on a new position within the division.

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MLB

Dodgers Honor Missing Teammate

Dodgers relievers have been wearing caps with Alex Vesia’s No. 51 embroidered beside the World Series logo as a heartfelt tribute to their absent teammate, honoring his leadership and impact on the bullpen while he attends to a personal family matter.

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BBC

UK Porn Visitors Drop 77% Since Law

Pornhub reports that UK traffic has dropped 77% since the introduction of mandatory age checks under the Online Safety Act, though some of the decline may be offset by users bypassing restrictions via VPNs or switching to non-compliant sites.

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