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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sported a friendship bracelet during the vice presidential debate, a nod familiar to Taylor Swift fans. Walz, debating Ohio Senator J.D. Vance at CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 1, wore the bracelet on his right wrist. It's unclear if this was the same accessory being sold by the Harris-Walz campaign after last month's debate, which followed Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

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The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), 85,000 members strong, has launched its first strike since 1977 after weeks of deadlocked negotiations over a six-year labor agreement.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges, including wire fraud, bribery, and accepting illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals. The 57-page indictment, made public on September 26, 2024, by the Southern District of New York, accuses Adams of accepting luxury travel and gifts from wealthy foreign businesspeople and government officials in exchange for political favors. Among the most notable allegations are Adams' connections to Turkey, where he allegedly received free or discounted trips, including a stay at the St. Regis Istanbul at a heavily reduced price.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was “mentally impaired” while also saying she should be “impeached and prosecuted.”

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In a shocking turn of events, retired Judge Stewart Rosenwasser, 72, took his own life as FBI agents arrived at his Campbell Hall, New York home to arrest him on federal corruption charges. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, marking a tragic end to a career once held in high regard.

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Tim Walz and JD Vance might have the chance to reshape the political landscape Tuesday in their first and only debate.

Vice presidential picks have traditionally taken on the role of political attack dog, laying into opponents so that their running mate can appear above the political fray. That’s generally been less true since former President Donald Trump scrambled political norms.

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Alyssa Thomas has voiced her frustration with the racist abuse coming from Indiana Fever fans, labeling it "unacceptable." The Connecticut Sun forward criticized the Fever's fan base after helping her team eliminate Indiana from the playoffs and advance to the WNBA semifinals.