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Sun Oct 6 2024

Porn sites and ghost guns: The Supreme Court returns with tough cases to tackle

Members of the Supreme Court pose for a group photo at the Supreme Court on Oct 7, 2022. Seated from left: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Associate Justice Elena Kagan. Standing behind from left: Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

The Supreme Court is tackling politically charged issues while they wait to see if they will be asked to decide any election disputes.

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Saturday evening's forecast for Milton from the National Hurricane Center.

Milton tracker: Another major hurricane forecast to slam Florida

Tropical Storm Milton formed on Saturday as forecasters expect the storm to quickly strengthen into a hurricane and race toward Florida.

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The people of Gaza live with widespread destruction a year after the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

One year after Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, war is spreading

The brutal invasion of Israel by Hamas has triggered a prolonged war that is spreading across the Middle East. Here's what could happen next.

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A USA TODAY analysis shows 3/4th of counties have become more partisan, leaving less room for compromise or even conversation.

Sorting America: States and counties are getting redder or bluer

A USA TODAY analysis shows 3/4 of counties have become more partisan, leaving less room for compromise or even conversation.

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How well do you know your county? This map will put you to the test.

Sorting America: How well do you know your county?

A tool showing county-level demographics, voting history, immigration, voter information, and economic indicators.

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Regina Cippel, 101, enjoys seeing other seniors at Meals on Wheels communal lunches, which also feature exercises, arts and activities. She had meals home delivered when she lived alone, but now she lives with her daughter-in-law.

Meals on Wheels still rolling at 50, bringing food, sunshine to seniors

Meals on Wheels is marking its 50-year anniversary at a time of rising food prices and other challenges.

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While there are eco benefits to letting your lawn go au natural, there are also some undesirable things that can hide under leaf piles.

Rake it or leave it? The critters hiding in leaf piles are waiting.

The great debate on whether or not to rake leaves erupts each fall. When considering your options, remember what could be hiding under those piles.

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Runners pass a dead rat as they cross the Pulaski bridge during the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon in Brooklyn, New York, on November 7, 2021. - After a forced break in 2020, the New York City Marathon is back on for its 50th edition, and with it, the countless opportunities to run it for charity, an industry that has become a staple and hopes to take off again after the pandemic.

Outsmarting big city rats: It's no longer about extermination

Nearly 70% of global communities will likely be living in urban areas by 2050, according to the United Nations. Rats will, too.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on October 5, 2024. On July 13, 2024, a gunman fired eight rounds at the former president and Republican presidential nominee during a rally in Butler. Trump was grazed by a bullet in the attack, and Pennsylvania firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed as he tried to shield his family from the attack. Two other men were injured.

Trump delivers defiant speech in Butler three months after shooting

Donald Trump visited Butler, Pennsylvania three months after he was shot in the ear by a would-be assassin. His rally was intended as a show of strength.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which runs Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 8-9, gives members of its Amazon Prime subscription service access to deals across Amazon's product categories – from apparel to toys.

Holiday shopping guide: What to know about big sales events this week

Get a head start on your holiday shopping this week with sales events at Amazon, Walmart, Kohl's and Target. Here's everything to know.

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