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International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons wins Nobel Peace Prize

The prize is awarded by a committee of five chosen by Norway's parliament.

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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for pictures with senior military leaders and spouses after a briefing in the State Dining Room of the White House Oct. 5, 2017 in Washington.

'It's the calm before the storm': Trump offers cryptic message during White House photo op
The comments came after a meeting with senior military leaders as the president and first lady posed for a photo with the officials and their spouses.

nation

Ken Neyhart of Las Vegas, sits quietly at a makeshift memorial along Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nev. on Oct. 3, 2017.

Here are all the victims of the Las Vegas shooting
The Clark County Coroner released the names of all 58 victims on Thursday, which includes people from California to Canada.

movies

Ashley Judd, left, Amber Tamblyn and Rose McGowan have all been vocal about standing up to sexual harassment in Hollywood.

Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment claims: 'One of the most open secrets in Hollywood'
Hollywood reacted with disgust — but not surprise — after allegations of decades of sexual harassment by producer Harvey Weinstein.

entertainthis

Lin-Manuel Miranda attends Viva Broadway to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at Duffy Square in Times Square on September 15, 2017 in New York City.

Lin-Manuel Miranda explains his new song for Puerto Rico, those Trump tweets
The 'Hamilton' scribe is rolling out 'Almost Like Praying,' a track to raise funds for Puerto Rico featuring Latinx artists.

news

5 things you need to know Friday
The biggest news to start your morning.

nation-now

Officer Michael Lemley of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stands with fellow officers at a candlelight vigil for Charleston Hartfield at Police Memorial Park in Las Vegas Oct. 5, 2017.

Las Vegas shooting: Fallen officer honored at vigil; 'we'll take it from here'
Family, friends, fellow officers and the community packed Police Memorial Park to honor the 11-year police veteran they called “the most American man.”

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This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows him at left with his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock at right. Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, killing dozens and wounding hundreds.

Paddock's high-roller status would have bought him perks, casino experts say
It also was likely easier for him to move freely without being called out on suspicious behavior, they say.

nfl

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) stands on the field during a timeout in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium.

Cam Newton apologizes, calls remark to female reporter 'extremely unacceptable'
Newton said his word choice "was extremely degrading and disrespectful to women."

weather

People walk pass by a debris filled road at the Llano area in Alajuelita, south San Jose, Costa Rica, Oct. 5, 2017.

Tropical Storm Nate takes aim at Mexico, U.S. after dousing Central America
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Nate could cause dangerous flooding.