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Judge weighs petition to remove Letitia James from Cornell investigationSociety

A judge is weighing whether New York Attorney General Letitia James should be removed from the investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house. The judge asked why every defendant had not joined the petition; lawyers for Gillio Lopes said they were confident the other six would do so.

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Alaska’s Two Dan Sullivans; Racist Rhetoric in Michigan’s Senate RacePolitics

The New York Times reported that senior aides to Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola were involved in recruiting another Dan Sullivan to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and confuse voters. Peltola’s campaign denies involvement. Legal experts say the alleged scheme was unethical but not unlawful. Michigan’s Senate race is also turning ugly, with Republicans using racist and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

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Preview: The Soundtrack: Zhai Jianying (Part 2) — From Hope to Disillusionment: This Party Won’t ChangePolitics

Writer Zhai Jianying discusses how Xi Jinping’s course of “reversal” proceeded without obstruction, what the silence when Hu Jintao was escorted from a meeting reveals about China’s political climate, and when she gave up hope for reform and decided to leave her homeland. The full program is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 31.

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Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia after fuel costs surgeSociety

Passengers aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey expected a round-the-world voyage lasting more than three years and covering over 150 countries. After 750 days, the ship suspended operations on Tuesday because of exceptionally high fuel costs, leaving them stranded in Cambodia. Its US-based operator says it is arranging disembarkation and temporary accommodation with passengers.

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Canada’s auditor general says military is mishandling ammunitionPolitics

Canada’s auditor general released a new set of reports, criticizing the military’s handling of ammunition. The reports also praised dental care delivery to nearly seven million lower-income Canadians and said FINTRAC is doing a poor job of sharing money-laundering intelligence with law enforcement.

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Inside Anthropic’s trillion-dollar IPO gambleEconomy16:23

AI giant Anthropic has filed to go public, with its share sale potentially setting records. Andrew Chang examines the company’s 355-page IPO filing, covering its finances, the creation of a single “God share,” who receives it and what powers it carries.

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VOA Chinese broadcast: Top stories for October 30World

Trump said Vice President Vance had contacted Iranian leaders and offered humanitarian assistance. Ukrainian officials said a Russian jet-powered drone struck Dnipro’s main railway station on Oct. 29, killing 14. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a full ban on imports of products from BGI Group and its affiliates. Trump campaigned in Ohio, while Obama campaigned in Georgia.

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Bloomberg Businessweek explores investing and AI at Schwab IMPACTEconomy

At the Schwab IMPACT summit in Boston, Bloomberg Businessweek examines the investment landscape. Schwab and DAFgiving360 executives discuss wealthy clients’ long-term investing, how markets affect charitable giving and donor-advised funds, and Schwab’s use of AI in investment services.

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Trump calls for Peltola to be prosecuted in Alaska ballot scandalPolitics1:32

Fox News reports the latest developments in an alleged ballot scheme in Alaska. Trump is calling for Mary Peltola to be prosecuted; the report also mentions a data breach targeting the Department of Homeland Security.

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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk completes first spacewalkScience

Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who launched into space three weeks ago, carried out his first spacewalk on Thursday. It was the 100th spacewalk conducted without a shuttle and the fifth by a Canadian.

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McHenry Sees Democratic House, GOP Leadership FightPolitics

Patrick McHenry, a former House Financial Services Committee chair and Bloomberg contributor, says Democrats are likely to take control of the House, though the size of their majority is unclear. He says a Republican defeat could trigger a leadership contest between Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise, while Hakeem Jeffries could find it difficult to manage Democrats if he becomes speaker.

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Sen. Scott Says US Should ‘Demolish’ Iran’s RegimePolitics

Republican Florida Sen. Scott says the US should “demolish” Iran’s regime and prepare for war to secure peace and stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He says the military can end the conflict instead of continuing costly operations to protect oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Scott opposes government grants to companies but favors giving taxpayers equity when federal funds are provided.

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Texas is now the most expensive Senate race ever: How we got herePolitics

CNN’s Harry Enten examines polling in Texas, where voters could determine the balance of the U.S. Senate. The segment looks at why the state’s midterm race could reshape American political power and notes Talarico’s consistent six-point lead in polling.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in criminal probe of Alaska Senate race and other top storiesPolitics

ABC News Live reviews trending stories: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is investigating Mary Peltola’s campaign over an alleged candidate scheme; the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated a historic World Series title with a Game 5 win over the Rays. Alphabet shares fell amid heavy AI spending despite strong third-quarter revenue growth. Apple introduced a touchscreen MacBook Pro with an upgraded display, while the New York City Marathon prepares for nearly 60,000 runners across all five boroughs this weekend.

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How Arab parties could shape Israel’s election and Netanyahu’s futurePolitics10:55

Arab-led parties may hold the balance in Israel’s election. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has enough backing to form a government. Netanyahu’s bloc is ahead, but Eisenkot could seek a parliamentary majority with Arab parties, following record turnout among Arab Israeli voters.

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LIVE: Acton and Brown rally supporters in ToledoPolitics

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton and Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown campaign in Toledo, Ohio, seeking support ahead of the November 3 midterm election. Acton faces Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, while Brown is challenging Republican Senator Jon Husted.

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How Spain’s deadly train collision unfoldedWorld2:34

Spain has begun three days of mourning for the 69 people killed when two high-speed trains collided. A state-owned Renfe train and a private Iryo train were travelling on the same line toward Andalucía when they crashed. The disaster came just 10 months after another collision on that line killed 46 people, renewing questions about rail safety in Spain.

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Can Israel’s opposition parties work with Palestinians to oust Netanyahu?Politics3:29

Israel’s election left Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition without a majority after four years in power. Palestinian-led Israeli parties have voiced a clear wish for Jewish-Arab partnership, but most opposition parties have ruled out a coalition. Former general Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the largest opposition party, has not explicitly ruled out governing with Palestinians, but set conditions that made their participation politically impossible.

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