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Chris Williams runs through a rain storm as he packs his car to evacuate his apartment in Fort Myers, Fla., on Wednesday before Hurricane Milton's arrival.

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Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones stands outside the federal courthouse after a June bankruptcy hearing in Houston.

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Pro-Palestinian protestors rally at Brown University in April as their delegation met with school leaders on campus in Providence, R.I.

Pro-Palestinian protestors rally at Brown University in April as their delegation met with school leaders on campus in Providence, R.I. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images **hide caption

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At Supreme Court arguments Wednesday, it was not clear that there were five votes for a new trial for a man who has spent 25 years on death row. It may well be that his chance to avoid execution is in the hands of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

At Supreme Court arguments Wednesday, it was not clear that there were five votes for a new trial for a man who has spent 25 years on death row. It may well be that his chance to avoid execution is in the hands of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/Getty Images North America **hide caption

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Winner, The Bigger Picture, Wetlands: The Swarm of Life by Shane Gross, Canada. Western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) tadpoles among lily pads in a lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Winner, The Bigger Picture, Wetlands: The Swarm of Life by Shane Gross, Canada. Western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) tadpoles among lily pads in a lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Shane Gross/Wildlife Photographer of the Year **hide caption

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A palm tree next to the beach before Hurricane Milton's arrival on Oct. 9, 2024, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.

A palm tree next to the beach before Hurricane Milton's arrival on Wednesday, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Viral rumors and conspiracy theories have made it more challenging for federal and state officials to share information about the storm and evacuation plans. Joe Raedle/Getty Images **hide caption

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Sabrina Carpenter, shown here performs during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, N.Y., has three hits in the top 10 of the single chart this week. Her album Short n' Sweet spends a fourth week at No. 1 on the album chart.

Sabrina Carpenter, shown here performs during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, N.Y., has three hits in the top 10 of the single chart this week. Her album Short n' Sweet spends a fourth week at No. 1 on the album chart. Mike Coppola/Getty Images **hide caption

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Map showing the 2020 presidential vote margin in North Carolina counties most affected by Hurricane Helene

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In this photo provided by the National Park Service is Grazer, the winner of the 2023 Fat Bear Contest, at Katmai National Park in Alaska on Sept. 14, 2023.

In this photo provided by the National Park Service is Grazer, the winner of the 2023 Fat Bear Contest, at Katmai National Park in Alaska on Sept. 14, 2023. F. Jimenez/National Park Service/AP **hide caption

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Michigan State University lead research associate Ryan Bearss and students drop soccer balls on several experimental patches of turf to determine whether their bounce meets regulation height.

Michigan State University lead research associate Ryan Bearss and students drop soccer balls on several experimental patches of turf to determine whether their bounce meets regulation height. Sophia Saliby/WKAR **hide caption

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Can North America produce perfect grass for soccer’s World Cup?

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Both presidential candidates visited Georgia after Hurricane Helene: Vice President Harris in Augusta on Oct. 2 and former President Trump in Valdosta on Sept. 30. Trump has tried to weaponize the federal response to the storm.

Both presidential candidates visited Georgia after Hurricane Helene: Vice President Harris in Augusta on Oct. 2 and former President Trump in Valdosta on Sept. 30. Trump has tried to weaponize the federal response to the storm. Carolyn Kaster/AP; Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images **hide caption

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Crocs are comfy, water-resistant foot-wear that are popular with kids, but some podiatrists say they should be alternated with more sturdy shoes.

Crocs are comfy, water-resistant foot-wear that are popular with kids, but some podiatrists say they should be alternated with more sturdy shoes. sandsun/Getty Images **hide caption

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Are Crocs bad for kids' feet?

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Votes in this county in a battleground state have been a predictor of past elections

Volunteers for the Walworth County Democrats fold pamphlets for canvassers ahead of this year's presidential election.

Volunteers for the Walworth County Democrats fold pamphlets for canvassers ahead of this year's presidential election. Keren Carrión/NPR **hide caption

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In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less

The Tropicana Las Vegas hotel tower is imploded on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

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Melinda French Gates, founder of Pivotal and cofounder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in Paris on July 1, 2021.

Melinda French Gates, founder of Pivotal and cofounder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in Paris on July 1, 2021. Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images **hide caption

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A Cook County jail inmate cast his ballot as he participates in early voting during the 2020 Illinois primary at the jail in Chicago.

A Cook County jail inmate cast his ballot as he participates in early voting during the 2020 Illinois primary at the jail in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP **hide caption

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Honda logos are pictured in Tsukuba, Japan, on Feb. 13, 2019.

Honda logos are pictured in Tsukuba, Japan, on Feb. 13, 2019. Honda Motor Co. is recalling close to 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead to crashes. Kyodo News/AP **hide caption

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A woman and her dog walk around Asheville after the storm.

Asheville, N.C., was billed as a "climate haven". Now it's seeing widespread destruction from Hurricane Helene. Sean Rayford/Getty Images **hide caption

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They came to Asheville looking for a 'climate haven.' Then came Hurricane Helene

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Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind Technologies, speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind Technologies, speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Jeff Chiu/AP **hide caption

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Flood waters inundate the main street after Hurricane Helene passed offshore in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Flood waters inundate the main street after Hurricane Helene passed offshore in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images **hide caption

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A Cook County jail inmate cast his ballot as he participates in early voting during the 2020 Illinois primary at the jail in Chicago.

A Cook County jail inmate cast his ballot as he participates in early voting during the 2020 Illinois primary at the jail in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP **hide caption

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The U.S. Supreme Court seemed inclined Tuesday to side with the government in a case brought by gun kit manufacturers who say the ATF exceeded its authority by classifying the kits as guns.

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed inclined Tuesday to side with the government in a case brought by gun kit manufacturers who say the ATF exceeded its authority by classifying the kits as guns. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images **hide caption

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SCOTUS-ghost guns arguments

The Justice Department sued Google for allegedly using its dominance to control the search engine market. In August, a federal judge ruled in favor of the government and now must decide how to sanction the company.

The Justice Department sued Google for allegedly using its dominance to control the search engine market. In August, a federal judge ruled in favor of the government and now must decide how to sanction the company. Leon Neal/Getty Images Europe **hide caption

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Justice Department issues framework for remedies in Google search case

An FBI seal is seen on a wall on Aug. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb.

An FBI seal is seen on a wall on Aug. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. Charlie Neibergall/AP **hide caption

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Mohamed Bahi, New York City Mayor Eric Adam's former liaison to the Muslim community exits Manhattan Federal Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York.

Mohamed Bahi, New York City Mayor's former liaison to the Muslim community exits Manhattan Federal Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. Yuki Iwamura//AP **hide caption

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Some research is casting doubt on whether some places that claim to have a lot of centenarians actually do.

Some research is casting doubt on whether some places that claim to have a lot of centenarians actually do. JohnFScott/Getty Images/E+ **hide caption

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Alive on paper but dead in reality — why fewer people may be reaching advanced age

President Joe Biden speaks at an event at the Milwaukee Department of Public Works in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, to discuss his administration's progress in replacing lead pipes in Wisconsin and across the country.

President Joe Biden speaks at an event at the Milwaukee Department of Public Works in Milwaukee, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, to discuss his administration's progress in replacing lead pipes in Wisconsin and across the country. Susan Walsh/AP **hide caption

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A patient's arm should be supported at around heart level when taking blood pressure readings.

A patient's arm should be supported at around heart level when taking blood pressure readings. Tunvarat Pruksachat/Moment RF/Getty Images **hide caption

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Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento

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Esperanza Spalding and Milton Nascimento on World Cafe

Left: Color illustration depicting smallpox pustules, shown on the face and hand of a woman, in profile, wearing a scarf. Authored by Joseph Jones, Edward Jenner, George Pearson, and William Woodville, 1884. Right: This 1997 image was created during an investigation into an outbreak of monkeypox, which took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly Zaire, and depicts the palms of a patient with a case of monkey pox in Lodja, a town in the Katako-Kombe health zone, DRC.

Left: Color illustration depicting smallpox pustules, shown on the face and hand of a woman, in profile, wearing a scarf. Authored by Joseph Jones, Edward Jenner, George Pearson, and William Woodville, 1884. Right: This 1997 image was created during an investigation into an outbreak of monkeypox, which took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly Zaire, and depicts the palms of a patient with a case of monkey pox in Lodja, a town in the Katako-Kombe health zone, DRC.
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Former Boston Red Sox great Luis Tiant before Game 5 of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros on Oct. 20, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Former Boston Red Sox great Luis Tiant before Game 5 of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros on Oct. 20, 2021, at Fenway Park in Boston. Winslow Townson/AP **hide caption

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and then President Donald Trump shake hands before a meeting in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018. A new book by the journalist Bob Woodward reports that Trump secretly shared COVID-19 tests with Putin in 2020.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and then President Donald Trump shake hands before a meeting in Helsinki, on July 16, 2018. A new book by the journalist Bob Woodward reports that Trump secretly shared COVID-19 tests with Putin in 2020. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images **hide caption

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Mustafa in a quiet moment from the video for

Mustafa in a quiet moment from the video for "SNL," a single from his album Dunya. Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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