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Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and social media star, dead at 67

Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on "Will and Grace," has died, his agent announced.

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Suspect in Raleigh shootings likely killed his 16-year-old brother first, according to preliminary report

Investigators believe a 15-year-old boy killed his older brother before continuing a shooting rampage that killed four others and injured two last week in North Carolina's capital, according to a preliminary report from police released Thursday.

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California mental health workers vote to end 10-week strike

A 10-week strike by about 2,000 therapists and other mental health professionals in Northern California ended with a ratification vote announced Friday. The strike, by Kaiser Permanente workers, was one of a growing number of work stoppages nationwide that have been focused on issues other than wages and benefits.

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A former Planned Parenthood executive is suing the nonprofit, saying she faced racism and hostility

A former Planned Parenthood executive is suing the nonprofit under claims that the organization wrongfully fired her and retaliated against her when she made complaints about alleged unfair treatment of Black women.

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How a judge explained his sentence of Steve Bannon to four months for contempt of Congress

A sentence of four months in prison that ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon was sentenced was shorter than the six months prosecutors were seeking, but still a noteworthy punishment and a boost to the House January 6 committee's efforts.

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Should you let Halloween be a candy free-for-all? Maybe, experts say

Limiting your child's candy this Halloween might be more of a trick than a treat, experts say.

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Nearly six million ballots have been cast in pre-election voting

More than 5.8 million ballots have been cast across 39 states in the 2022 midterm elections, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist.

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Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga

Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially severed ties with Kanye West following a series of antisemitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper, according to a report from Women's Wear Daily citing a statement from Balenciaga's parent company.

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BBC trolls Liz Truss, via Rihanna: 'You look so dumb right now'

The BBC has taken a swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister Liz Truss — with a little help from Rihanna.

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Henry Thomas reminisces about 'E.T.' as the movie turns 40

As "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" celebrates its 40th anniversary, Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott in the film, is reflecting on the movie and the fame that came with it.

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'No sense of American foreign policy': Biden says he's concerned for future of US aid to Ukraine if GOP wins the House

President Joe Biden on Thursday seized on recent comments from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling into question future Ukraine aid, framing the position as undermining the US role -- and leadership -- in an increasingly volatile world.

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CNN Exclusive: After Ukraine, Biden administration turns to Musk's satellite internet for Iran

The White House has engaged in talks with Elon Musk about the possibility of setting up SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink inside Iran, multiple officials familiar with the discussions told CNN.

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Unprecedented 401(k) boost: IRS increases amount you can save for retirement in 2023

The IRS on Friday announced a record increase in contribution limits to 401(k) and other tax-deferred retirement plans for 2023.

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Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni named as Italy's first female prime minister

Populist firebrand Giorgia Meloni has been named as Italy's first female prime minister, becoming the country's most far-right leader since Benito Mussolini.

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Ahead of potential White House run, Pence is raising big money for GOP midterm candidates

When former Vice President Mike Pence agreed to appear at an October 21 fundraiser for Derek Schmidt, the Kansas Republican's campaign expected a positive response. But in the first 24 hours after the invitations went out last week, the campaign raised nearly $100,000 -- a figure that astounded Schmidt's operation.

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Subway rider stabbed during argument on Upper West Side 2 train

Police are searching for the suspect behind a stabbing on the subway late Wednesday night.

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Krop HS magnet students accuse theater teacher of bullying, discrimination over canceled school trip

A group of outraged seniors at Dr. Michael M. Krop High School say they are being discriminated against and are blaming their new theater teacher of bullying.

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Bakers worry price of butter may signal shortage on cusp of the holidays

The holidays are fast-approaching and that means bakers will be busy. Those who've already begun their cookie-decorating may have noticed that the price of butter is up from last year. Some bakers are also worried that there could be a butter shortage.

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Twitter stock falls after report says Biden admin weighing security review of Musk ventures

Shares of Twitter dropped as much as 8% in pre-market trading Friday as investors braced for some last-minute uncertainty around Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy the company.

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Archaeologists restoring ISIS damage in Iraq discover Assyrian reliefs unseen for millennia

Archaeologists in northern Iraq have uncovered some extraordinary Assyrian rock carvings dating back around 2,700 years.

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