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Bottom 2nd: Correa makes a terrific play at shortstop.

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Top 2nd: Houston narrows the gap.

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Bottom 1st: Duvall’s grand slam puts Atlanta ahead early.

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Top 1st: Davidson cruises through an inning.

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Bregman moves down in the batting order.

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Why a Pilot Is Under Investigation for Saying ‘Let’s Go Brandon’

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This could be Freddie Freeman’s last game for Atlanta.

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Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN's doorstep

Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ECacGP

Mount Augustus: Preserving Australia's lesser-known sacred rock

Aboriginal rangers step up efforts to preserve Mount Augustus - a landmark twice the size of Uluru. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EyXmJf

Bam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w4bMy3

Climate change: The Indian village that could disappear under water

A village in the eastern coast of India faces the risk of going under water amid rising sea levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvmlXC

Drug Boss Alpo Martinez Killed in Harlem

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Ron Washington had to downgrade his fungo bat.

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Struggling at Home, Biden Is Buoyed by G20 Trip Abroad

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What We Learned From Week 8 in the N.F.L.

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Can Houston’s offense get back on track in time to stay alive?

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Aukus: French president says Australian PM lied over submarine deal

Asked if Australia's leader was untruthful, France's president responds: "I don't think, I know." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pTZvuV

One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJy1O1

Learning to Live With Mark Zuckerberg

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Bobby Cox, Atlanta’s celebrated manager, will be watching from home. His influence remains.

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‘It Was a Quiet Weekend Afternoon and Not Many People Were Around’

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Spelling Bee Forum

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By the Numbers: Police Traffic Stops

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COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit

COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3btgFay

With Its Battle-Tested Core Struggling, the Astros are on the Brink

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Corrections: Oct. 31, 2021

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Quotation of the Day: Colossal Stakes as Leaders Meet to Talk Climate

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125 Years After the First College Golf Match, a Rematch

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Late Homers Have Atlanta on the Cusp of a Championship

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Japan’s Election Looks Closer Than Usual, but Party in Power Has Hit Snooze

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‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brK6cW

Before the Final Frame: When Police Missteps Create Danger

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The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIMsd7

Can COP26 really save the planet?

Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cx2w86

Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?

The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CqHtE5

COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FWIO7J

COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders

About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpWRRy

A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCj2ou

How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoWzIU

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jRsFHv

Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0jdGi

The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsYMTF

We Need to Talk About an Off-Ramp for Masking at School

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Ten Republican-led states sue over Biden’s vaccination mandate for federal contractors.

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The Fed’s tapering decision and fresh data on jobs: The week in business.

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Why We Should Talk About What Kyrsten Sinema Is Wearing

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Democrats’ Plan to Overhaul Legal Immigration Focuses on Green Card Backlog

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2021

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cv3p0K

The 17-year-old making films fun for deaf children

Mariella, 17, made an app during lockdown that's helping some kids enjoy films for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BnMAn3

La Palma: Living with lava

Residents on the Spanish island share how Cumbre Vieja's eruption has changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0cBIk

The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport

Viral basketball sensation Jamad Fiin's videos have racked up millions of views online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w07nfj

COP26: African climate activists' message to world leaders

Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZtxgYV

The origin of the coronavirus may remain murky, U.S. intelligence agencies say.

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Oklahoma to Continue Lethal Injections After Man Vomits During Execution

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A Global Tax Deal Is at Hand. Here’s How It Would Work.

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Escaping Into the Metaverse

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Florida Bars State Professors From Testifying in Voting Rights Case

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Tensions rise over N.Y.C.’s vaccine mandate as firefighters are disciplined and garbage piles up.

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Jo-Carroll Dennison, Miss America During World War II, Dies at 97

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Long-Simmering Lamb for Waning Fall Days

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Garland Revives Effort to Expand Access to Legal Aid

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What Does Social Spending Mean for American Power?