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Key battlegrounds in U.S. midterms as parties vie for control of CongressPolitics

The U.S. midterms on Nov. 3 will put control of both chambers of Congress at stake. Although hundreds of seats are up for election, the outcome may hinge on a handful of closely contested districts. Senate races drawing attention include Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Texas. In Maine, Republican Susan Collins is seeking reelection; in Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers for the open seat left by retiring Democratic senator Gary Peters.

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Meet the ‘rocket chasers’ betting on China’s space industrySociety

In Wenchang, Hainan, young space enthusiasts chase rockets, photograph launches and build models. Some have returned home rather than pursue careers in bigger cities, hoping to benefit from opportunities in China’s growing space industry.

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Hallie Jackson NOW — Oct. 22 | NBC News NOWOther

President Trump said he encouraged Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to continue his controversial ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. Trump also invoked the Defense Production Act to boost oil production and refining as fuel prices rise, while a small plane landed on a Nevada freeway near the California border.

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Greg Gutfeld: This is a big problemPolitics

The co-hosts of “The Five” discuss the final debate between Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican nominee Mike Rogers.

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LIVE: Typhoon Champi nears JapanWorld

Heavy rain and strong winds are affecting Japan’s Ishigaki island as Typhoon Champi approaches. The storm is expected to pass northeast of Taiwan, turn north toward China’s coast and later move into southern Japan.

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Ohio voter on Ramaswamy ad: ‘The ugliest thing I’ve seen in my lifetime’Politics8:47

Trump urged Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to keep airing an ad featuring the estranged mother of rival Amy Acton. A source said Trump considered Republicans who criticized it “weak” and saw the party backlash as damaging. A leading election forecaster has shifted the race from a tossup to favorable for Democrats.

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John Yoo argues Ilhan Omar cannot give a “straightforward” answerPolitics

Yoo used an “America Reports” appearance to criticize Rep. Ilhan Omar’s handling of allegations tied to a previous marriage, saying she had not spoken plainly. It was Omar’s first interview after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., residence.

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Toronto Crime Stoppers is ‘essentially dead,’ technology analyst saysSociety

Toronto Crime Stoppers has stopped taking tips after a cybersecurity breach may have exposed identifying details in some submissions. It is urging people not to send tips as it works on safer reporting options; emergencies should go to 911. Officials said more than 176,000 tips were affected in a breach involving its software provider. Analyst Carmi Levi commented on the incident.

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U.S. accuses Canada of interfering in midterm electionsPolitics2:03

Early voting is underway in the U.S. midterms, and the White House alleges Canada is trying to influence the outcome. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly flatly denies the charge. The U.S. Embassy issued a Wednesday fact sheet outlining what it calls “potential interference.”

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Military mother reunites with daughter in heartwarming momentSociety

A second grader received a box at school containing a golden lamp, a nod to the movie “Aladdin,” which she enjoys watching with her mother. After wishing for her military-serving mom to come home, she soon got to hug her in person.

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Dangerous accidents involving Teslas in self-driving modeTech

The California Highway Patrol reported two accidents involving Tesla vehicles in self-driving mode. In one fatal collision, police said a pedestrian entered a freeway overnight and stepped directly into the vehicle’s path.

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Millions face tornado and flooding threatsSociety

First responders carried out dramatic rescues in Southern California, pulling several people from the surging Los Angeles River. A likely tornado touched down northeast of Phoenix, Arizona.

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Reporter Roundtable: Albertans reject separation. What about immigration?Politics

Albertans delivered a decisive result in favour of staying in Canada, but is there agreement on immigration? Ahead of the U.S. midterms, the administration is also doubling down on its claim that Canada is interfering in the elections. The Reporter Roundtable discusses the week’s developments.

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DOJ investigates allegations against LewandowskiPolitics

A person familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Department of Justice is investigating allegations against Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump campaign manager.

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Officials: Exercise on grenade-launcher range sparked deadly CFB Wainwright fireSociety12:11

Canadian military officials, including the country’s top soldier, said a training exercise at the base’s automatic-grenade-launcher range triggered the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright and hindered firefighters’ response. Officials provided the new details on Thursday.

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World Series begins as MLB labor talks loomSports

With the World Series about to begin, team owners and players are set to negotiate their next collective bargaining agreement. If they fail to reach a deal, the 2027 season could be in jeopardy.

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