Sunday, October 29, 2023

Desperation in Gaza as aid struggles to arrive

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What happened this weekend? Gaza residents are without adequate food, water and other services, according to humanitarian officials, as aid to the region hits roadblocks. More details emerge after a man who police say shot and killed 18 people in Maine was found dead. And actor Matthew Perry, who played the beloved Chandler Bing on "Friends," died at age 54.

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A young Palestinian sits on plastic jerrycans at a water-filling point in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct. 28, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. Thousands of civilians, both Palestinians and Israelis, have died since Oct. 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip entered southern Israel in an unprecedented attack, triggering a war declared by Israel on Hamas with retaliatory bombings   on Gaza.

Desperate Gaza residents broke into warehouses and distribution centers seeking food, supplies as aid convoys were temporarily halted Saturday.

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Community members gather for a vigil in Lisbon, Me. On Oct 28, 2023 to remember those killed in the mass shootings in Lewiston.
 

Maine mass killing: Note from suspected shooter; 'tragic,' says Biden

On Saturday morning, President Joe Biden called it "a tragic two days" for families in Maine devastated by gun violence.

Actor Matthew Perry attends the premiere of "The Kennedys: After Camelot" at The Paley Center for Media on March 15, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
 

'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54

Actor Matthew Perry, known as the beloved Chandler Bing on "Friends," has died at age 54. Multiple reports cited an apparent drowning.

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, left, fumbles the ball as UCLA defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy, right, tackles him during the second half.
 

Deion Sanders on Colorado QB son after loss: 'He's hurting everywhere'

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said his quarterback son was in bad shape after taking a beating in a loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl.

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House. He said in Las Vegas that "after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today."
 

Mike Pence drops out of 2024 presidential race: 'This is not my time'

Pence has struggled with fundraising and in polls throughout his campaign. He may not have qualified for the third GOP debate on Nov. 8 in Miami.

Ivanka Trump, former presidential adviser, says that she accepted a finding by her father's attorney general that the 2020 presidential election was not fraudulent.
 

Judge Engoron: Ivanka Trump must testify in Donald Trump's civil trial

The former president is also expected to testify, as are his two sons Donald Trump, Jr., and Eric Trump.

Former President Donald Trump and Former Attorney General Bill Barr step off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on September 1, 2020.
 

Bill Barr hits back at Donald Trump: 'His verbal skills are limited'

Asked if Donald Trump is 'losing it,' Bill Barr cited the former president's lack of verbal skills.

Adam Johnson played parts of two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
 

Former NHL player dies after 'freak accident' during game in England

Adam Johnson, 29, played parts of two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He was in his first season with the Nottingham Panthers.

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'SNL' mocks President Joe Biden in cold open with Christopher Walken

"Saturday Night Live" poked fun at President Joe Biden's age in a Halloween-themed cold open with the help of surprise guest Christopher Walken.

Traders works the floors at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on October 11, 2023, during Birkenstock's launch of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). German sandals maker Birkenstock's IPO launch values the company at $8.6 billion, according to multiple media reports.
 

Don't 'make an emotional decision' about the stock market's correction

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were in correction territory after dipping more than 10% from recent peaks. Will the stock market recover?

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