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World
What is Hamas? Here's what to know
The group, founded in 1987, has vowed to annihilate Israel. Before this past weekend's attack, it was responsible for many suicide bombings and other deadly attacks on civilians and Israeli soldiers.
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National
Sunrise gatherings and dances mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day
The ceremonies Monday came two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated the day honoring "America's first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today."
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Sports
Simone Biles become the most decorated gymnast in history
After a two-year absence and less than three months into her return to competition, the American superstar won the individual all-around title at the world championships for the sixth time.
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National
Ex-coach sues Northwestern for $130M for wrongful termination in hazing scandal
Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school, saying it wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.
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Environment
Earth is on track for its hottest year yet, according to a European climate agency
The report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service also noted that Earth set a new mark for how far above normal temperatures reached in September.
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Sports
Simone Biles leads U.S. to a record 7th straight team title at world championships
The U.S. women won a record seventh consecutive team title at the gymnastics world championships. The team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong edged out Brazil and France.
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Science
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms
The scientists look at electrons in atoms during the tiniest of split seconds, giving "humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons," according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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Environment
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar
Experts believe high water temperatures are the most likely cause of the deaths in the lakes in the region. Temperatures since last week have exceeded 102 degrees Fahrenheit in the Tefe Lake region.
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World
Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions may be possible
In a letter to conservative cardinals, the pope suggested that such blessings for same-sex unions could be studied if they didn't confuse the blessing with sacramental marriage.
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National
Man tied to suspected gunman in killing of Tupac Shakur is indicted on murder charge
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis, one of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas, prosecutors announced in court Friday