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A Texas appeals court heard arguments Wednesday over what materials should be released from one of the nation’s deadliest school shootings.

News organizations sue for records related to Uvalde school shooting

A judge in Pennsylvania sided with Donald Trump’s campaign and extended one of its voting options after voters were allegedly turned away.

Pennsylvania judge extends ballot deadline after Trump campaign sues

Boston Dynamics released a new video Wednesday, Oct. 30, showcasing the latest capabilities of its humanoid robot, Atlas, which now operates without human oversight. In a simulated industrial environment, Atlas autonomously performs tasks such as moving engine parts between containers and sequencing dollies, using advanced machine learning and sensor technology to detect, grasp, and position items.

Atlas robot shows off full autonomy in latest Boston Dynamics demo

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are heading west on Thursday to campaign in two key battleground states.

Harris and Trump both head west to campaign in key swing states

For the first time in the U.S., a pig has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA also said it’s awaiting results for two other pigs from the same farm in Oregon, while another two tested negative.

Pig tests positive for H5N1 bird flu for first time in US

Former President Donald Trump is embracing President Joe Biden's "garbage" comment about his supporters.

Trump brings trash truck to rally as Harris distances from Biden’s comment

Two American women delayed a British Airways flight at Heathrow Airport after a fight broke out over a MAGA hat.

Fight over MAGA hat delays British Airways flight at Heathrow Airport

Trump repeatedly floats getting rid of income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs, pointing to the 1890s as proof it can work.

Can Trump get rid of income tax and replace revenue with tariffs?

A solar panel factory in Ohio is drawing criticism for receiving federal subsidies while being partially owned by a Chinese company.

US renewable energy subsidies benefit a Chinese solar company in Ohio

Adams’ top real estate official accused of lucrative deals with mayoral donors

Adams’ top real estate official accused of lucrative deals with mayoral donors

A whistleblower report claims former FBI Director James Comey directed a covert investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Report claims FBI sent undercover agents into Trump’s 2016 campaign

Officials in San Francisco are preparing to pay people $100 for every week they stay sober in a new initiative.

San Francisco’s new program pays people to stay sober

There’s a new statue in Washington D.C. located on the national mall across the street from the Capitol. It's poop on Nancy Pelosi’s desk.

Why is there poop on a desk in Washington, DC?

New York City has decriminalized jaywalking, allowing pedestrians to cross streets anywhere and against traffic signals.

New York City decriminalizes jaywalking

The Washington Post lost 250K subscribers after a decision to not endorse a candidate for the 2024 election.

As Washington Post loses subscribers, Bezos parties with Katy Perry

A Pentagon watchdog says Boeing overcharged the U.S. Air Force by nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers designed for C-17s.

Boeing overcharged US Air Force by nearly $1 million for spare parts: Report

A New York City judge has ruled that the shutdown of illegal cannabis shops by the state and city is unconstitutional.

New York City judge rules shutdown of illegal cannabis shops unconstitutional

Nerds Gummy Clusters have become this year's trendiest Halloween candy and leading the Ferrera Candy Company to financial success.

Nerds Gummy Clusters rack up $500M in 2024 before Halloween

Officials said the devices used in the ballot box arson incidents in Oregon and Washington were marked with the words “Free Gaza.”

Drop box burning devices in Ore. and Wash. had ‘Free Gaza’ message

New airline rule from the Biden Administration requires full cash refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights

New rule requires full cash refunds for flight delays, cancellations

A Florida teen has been arrested for allegedly threatening Democratic voters with a machete outside a polling station.

Florida teen accused of threatening Democratic voters with machete

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign has canceled $2.7 million in ad buys in North Carolina, according to AdImpact.

Harris campaign cancels ad buy in NC in final week before election

The election is less than a week away and there are big gains happening in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin reaching a high point.

Bitcoin and gold make gains, investors anticipate market post-election

The family of Othel Moore released a video showing his death in the Jefferson City Correctional Center in December 2023.

Othel Moore’s family releases video showing his death in a Missouri prison