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FDA delays decision on Moderna vaccine for adolescents

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires more time to decide on whether to approve use of Moderna's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine on adolescents 12 to 17 years of age, the pharmaceutical company said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pUC8l9 via IFTTT

Houston Astros beat Atlanta Braves, force Game 6 in World Series

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The Houston Astros staved off elimination with a 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3nIHddv via IFTTT

Several people injured after two trains collide in Britain

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Authorities in Britain said Sunday that two passenger trains collided in Salisbury, resulting in several people hurt. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ByGsbU via IFTTT

Two dead, more than a dozen injured in shooting at Illinois Halloween party

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Authorities said two people were killed and more than a dozen others were injured in a shooting that erupted early Sunday at a Halloween party in Illinois. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3BsBhdj via IFTTT

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki has tested positive for COVID-19, she announced on Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CBqAH0 via IFTTT

India's COVID-19 deaths rise 83% in week; daily cases down to 12,830

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Coronavirus deaths surged in India to 560 daily in the past week after the outbreak was mitigated to under 200 fatalities from world-high fatalities this summer though cases remain relatively low with around 12,000 daily from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pXLRXI via IFTTT

17 injured as knife-wielding man attacks passengers, starts fire on Tokyo train

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A knife-wielding man attacked passengers and set a fire on a Tokyo train on Sunday night, injuring 17 people as he said he hoped to be sentenced to death. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3vZTca8 via IFTTT

'Dune' tops North American box office for a 2nd weekend

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"Dune," is the No. 1 movie in North America for a second weekend, earning an additional $15.5 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pUfPvN via IFTTT

One killed, nine injured in shooting at Texas Halloween party

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Police in Texas said that a 20-year-old man was killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at a Halloween party in Texarkana on Saturday night. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3nE2c12 via IFTTT

Sam Richardson, Tony Hale join 'Hocus Pocus' ensemble

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Former "Veep" co-stars Sam Richardson and Tony Hale have joined the cast of "Hocus Pocus 2," Disney+ announced on Sunday, which is also Halloween. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3nI8WuJ via IFTTT

Leaders pledge 'climate resilient future' as they gather for COP26 in Glasgow

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Leaders of the United Nations Climate Change Conference pledged on Sunday to build a "climate resilient future for all" as delegates arrived for the two-week conference. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3Bze49v via IFTTT

Kal Penn talks about fiance Josh in new memoir 'You Can't Be Serious'

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Kal Penn discusses his relationship with his fiance Josh in his new memoir, "You Can't Be Serious." from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3EysOaI via IFTTT

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's party expected to narrowly hold on to House lead

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The Liberal Democratic Party of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was forecast to narrowly hold on to its majority in the House of Representatives as the newly elected leader faces early criticism. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3boXHln via IFTTT

In Photos: Scenes from a 4th century monastery in Gaza

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Archaeologists work at the St. Hilarion Monastery, a 4th century AD archaeological site and one of the largest Christian monasteries in the Middle East, in Tell Umm al-Amr close to Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip on October 30, 2021. Here's a look at the site that aspires to be a world heritage site. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3GBixw1 via IFTTT

Preview: Christie's '20th and 21st Century' evening sale auctions on display

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Christie's auction house is set to auction off notable art from the 20th and 21st Centuries, including Vincent van Gogh's "Mueles de Blé," in their upcoming evening sale, opening on November 9, 2021. Here's a look at the pieces. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3vZO0mS via IFTTT

In Photos: Moments from Game 4 of 2021 World Series

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The Atlanta Braves took a commanding lead of the World Series after defeating the Houston Astros 3-2 in Game 4, putting them in a 3-1 of the series overall, in Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday. Here's a look at the game. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3Excc2Z via IFTTT

G20 leaders pledge to work toward zero carbon emissions by 2050

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World leaders at the G20 summit in Rome have agreed Sunday to reduce warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, or 2.7 Fahrenheit, above pre-industrial levels, and attempts to reach net zero carbon emissions by around the middle century on Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3BqmpfC via IFTTT

Study in Brazil links kidney disease hospitalizations to climate change

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Around one-fourteen of all hospitalizations for kidney disease can be attributed to climate change, according to a study focused in Brazil and released Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CwYkFn via IFTTT

Bryan Adams tests positive for COVID-19, backs out of Hall of Fame gala

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Bryan Adams had to cancel his appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland Saturday night because he tested positive for COVID-19. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3Eoby7U via IFTTT

American Airlines grounds nearly 700 flights, citing weather, staffing

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American Airlines canceled 669 flights on Sunday, which is 24% for the day by the airline, according to data from flight tracking website FlightAware. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3BubQrV via IFTTT

Dorit Kemsley thanks police, fans for support after 'terrifying' home invasion

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Dorit Kemsley took to Instagram this weekend to thank the police and her fans for their support after she and her family fell victim to a home invasion last week. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3Bx2eMU via IFTTT

Subtropical Storm Wanda becomes last named storm on list

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What's left of a nor'easter that pounded the mid-Atlantic and New England at the start of last week, has organized into what is now Subtropical Storm Wanda, taking the final name on the list for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3GAJnob via IFTTT

On This Day, Oct. 31: German submarine sinks USS Reuben James

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On Oct. 31, 1941, more than a month before the United States entered World War II, a German submarine torpedoed and sunk a U.S. destroyer, the USS Reuben James. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3jUoScp via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Oct. 31: Peter Jackson, Dan Rather

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Filmmaker Peter Jackson turns 60 and journalist Dan Rather turns 90, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 31. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CvN6Rj via IFTTT

Braves rally for Game 4 win over Astros, take 3-1 lead in World Series

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The Atlanta Braves rallied for a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday at Truist Park, moving just one win away from their second title in club history since relocating to Atlanta. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3BzwyXo via IFTTT

Court docs: University of Florida attempting to block professors from testifying in voting rights lawsuit

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The University of Florida instructed three political science professors to not assist civil rights groups challenging the state's restrictive new voting law, court filings show. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w26zqv via IFTTT

American Airlines grounds more than 1,000 flights because of weather, staffing problems

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American Airlines has canceled more than 1,000 flights since Friday, citing bad weather and staffing shortages. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2ZCLAyU via IFTTT

Court rules against New York health workers seeking religious exemption to COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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A federal appellate court has lifted a temporary injunction that prevented New York from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccination mandate on healthcare workers seeking religious exemptions. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2ZN3e2J via IFTTT

Eerie glow of Northern Lights possible Halloween weekend

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The sun is about to treat skywatchers to a dazzling display of the Northern Lights this weekend, one of the best opportunities to see the aurora so far in 2021. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3GMz2pp via IFTTT

Former President Donald Trump seeks to block 770 pages of records tied to Jan. 6 committee probe

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Former President Donald Trump seeks to block 770 pages out of approximately 1600 tied to the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and efforts to contest the November election. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2ZytugU via IFTTT

NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa struck by car

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New York's Republican mayoral nominee, Curtis Sliwa, was treated at a hospital after being hit by a taxi cab, his campaign announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2XZPvF3 via IFTTT

Moments from Game 3 of 2021 World Series

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The Atlanta Braves blanked the Houston Astros 2-0 in Game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Friday. Atlanta took the lead in the series 2-1. Here's a look at the game. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3bqNEfy via IFTTT

G20 summit: Leaders endorse global minimum corporate tax rate

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Twenty of the world's leading economies endorsed a global minimum tax rate Saturday in Rome during the first in-person session of the G20 summit since the start of the pandemic. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3EB4mWd via IFTTT

NASA, SpaceX reschedule Crew-3 launch for Wednesday

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NASA and SpaceX on Saturday scrapped plans to send astronauts to the International Space Station after a large mid-Atlantic storm caused weather issues along the flight path. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3w0WgDd via IFTTT

Lindsey Morgan leaving The CW's 'Walker' in Season 2

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Lindsey Morgan has announced she is leaving The CW drama "Walker" after two seasons. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pSlzX0 via IFTTT

Young Thug's 'Punk' tops the U.S. album chart

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Rapper Young Thug's Punk is the No. 1 album in the United States this weekend. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3GzGRP0 via IFTTT

Non-edible 'luster dust' sprinkled on cakes can be toxic, health officials say

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It's often called luster dust, and it can add some sparkle to your cake decorations. But health officials warn it also might contain poisonous heavy metals that are not meant to be eaten. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3jOvKYC via IFTTT

On This Day, Oct. 30: Prince Juan Carlos assumes power in Spain

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On Oct. 30, 1975, with dictator Francisco Franco near death, Prince Juan Carlos assumed power in Spain. Franco died three weeks later. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3Bri5N1 via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Oct. 30: Harry Hamlin, Ivanka Trump

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Actor Harry Hamlin turns 70 and businesswoman Ivanka Trump turns 40, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 30. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pNsBfy via IFTTT

Climate change already harming the health of many in U.S., report says

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Climate change is already making Americans sick and researchers warn that the nation must take swift action to protect people's well-being. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3bouXsL via IFTTT

Magnetic brain stimulation may help treat depression, small study shows

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When Tommy Van Brocklin signed up for a trial of a special type of magnetic brain stimulation therapy that could potentially ease his depression, he had already been living with the mood disorder for 45 years. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CtT8lD via IFTTT

Atlanta Braves hold off Houston Astros in Game 3, take 2-1 World Series lead

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Behind stellar outings from right-hander Ian Anderson and the bullpen, the Braves blanked the Houston Astros 2-0 on Friday night at Truist Park in Atlanta to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3brZCpf via IFTTT

Rams receiver DeSean Jackson wants out of Los Angeles, seeks trade

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said Friday that veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson and the team have agreed to explore trade options ahead of the NFL's trade deadline next week. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3nGXDmB via IFTTT

San Francisco 49ers DT Javon Kinlaw has season-ending knee surgery

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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery, the team announced Friday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3BqTYOv via IFTTT

U.S. intelligence no closer to knowing COVID-19 origin in declassified report

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The U.S. intelligence community on Friday released a full declassified version of its report on the origins of COVID-19, which indicates the Biden administration is no closer to understanding where the virus came from. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CvhAmu via IFTTT

Green Bay Packers TE Robert Tonyan out for season with torn ACL

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Green Bay Packers starting tight end Robert Tonyan will miss the remainder of the 2021 NFL season because of a significant knee injury, the team announced. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3nDRo33 via IFTTT

Supreme Court declines to block Maine COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Maine Gov. Janet Mills' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3Gu1wnD via IFTTT

Bulls' Patrick Williams to undergo wrist surgery, could miss rest of regular season

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Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will have surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist, the team announced Friday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3bmcM7h via IFTTT

First lady Jill Biden draws from Sicilian ancestry, Catholicism in trip to Italy

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First lady Jill Biden got in touch with her Sicilian roots Friday when she and President Joe Biden traveled to Italy for a G20 summit, where she'll have her own agenda. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3CtW0im via IFTTT

Watch: Will Smith reveals he contemplated suicide in 'Best Shape of My Life'

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YouTube released the trailer for "Will Smith: Best Shape of My Life" on Friday. In the six part series, Smith opens up about personal struggles including contemplating suicide. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3mqUAiU via IFTTT