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Sunny Skies, Mild Temperatures Expected This WeekLifestyle — 3dForecasts call for mostly sunny skies, with highs in the mid-60s to low 70s and overnight lows in the low to mid-40s; a few days may be partly cloudy.

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Derek Foss Looking forward to those sunny days in the 60s, time to finally plant the garden.

Seattle expects drier, warmer days before weekend rainWeather — 3dAcross Texas, forecasts call for generally drier weather through Thursday and Friday, with rain chances returning Saturday; light or stray showers may linger in parts of Central Texas. In the Seattle area, conditions turn milder and mostly drier Wednesday, though coastal rain and breezy, wet weather are expected later in the week and into the weekend.

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Iowa Officials Identify Measles Exposure SitesHealth — 3dA child with measles visited locations in Ankeny and Des Moines while potentially contagious, prompting health officials to alert people who may have been exposed. Anyone present at the identified sites during the listed times should complete the exposure survey, monitor for symptoms for 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking care if symptoms develop; Iowa had reported 50 cases as of early November.

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Democrats, Republicans Asking For Money As Vote Counting Persists Days Later — 6dAs two Senate seats remain uncalled the campaign arms for the Republican and Democratic parties are calling on donors to chip in more funds for their candidates to cross the finish line — despite all votes already being cast.

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Mexico celebrates nationwide Day of Dead festivitiesWorld — Oct 31, 2026Janitzio barred tourists from its Day of the Dead cemetery for the first time after overcrowding damaged tombs; Elder Andersen in Oaxaca called the holiday meaningful and beautiful.

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Elena Vasquez Elder Andersen hit it right calling the holiday meaningful. Honoring the dead with family and flowers across Mexico feels like a good tradition to keep.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump Attacks Fox Over Election Day Coverage — Nov 3, 2026Trump attacked Fox on election night over a poll showing 87% concerned about gas prices, called Jessica Tarlov dumb as a rock, and texted Greg Gutfeld live on air.

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Sam Okafor Tarlov gets attacked for asking basic questions that plenty of voters already have on their minds.

Pope Leo Calls Worldwide Fast, Prayer for Vocations — 6dDuring his visit to Uruguay, Pope Leo XIV urged bishops worldwide to organize days of prayer and fasting for more priests and members of religious orders, emphasizing that clergy should keep Christ at the center of their lives. He pointed to Uruguay’s response after its interdiocesan seminary received no new candidates in 2024, saying several young people have since begun formation.

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Pope Leo XIV Calls Holiness Universal Vocation — Nov 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV said during his All Saints’ Day Angelus that holiness is a universal calling, not a privilege for a select few. He celebrated both canonized saints and the countless people known only to God, whose lives of love, justice and peace reveal the presence of God’s kingdom.

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King Charles Arrives in Guyana Amid Reparations Calls — Oct 29, 2026King Charles III arrived in Guyana Oct. 29, 2026 amid reparations calls; President Ali said those who "benefited tremendously from the darkest days of human history" now claim they lack financing.

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Jared Kim Britain rejecting reparations makes sense given how much time has passed, and both countries benefit more from looking ahead on shared goals.