Halloween Countdown

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As Olivia, Parker and children of all ages countdown the days until Halloween 🎃 the holiday has evolved over the years from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain, and throughout centuries Halloween transitioned from a pagan ritual to a special day of parties, costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating for kids and adults everywhere.

The history of Halloween is spookier than you may actually know. It involves witches, ghosts, and costumes which play a part in Halloween's history.

Walking on Sunshine

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA was established in 1958, and today the woman made history.

Today's historic all-woman spacewalk from the ISS, a female voice can be heard speaking to astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch. It's NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson and she's acting as the Capsule Communication at Johnson Space Center.

A Thousand Day Tyrant?

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Believe it or not, America has survived a thousand days of POTUS Trump and USA Today lays it out this way. It is now time to pray!

Telling numbers from President Trump's first 1,000 days. Eight charts — from the economy to his tweets to his administration — illuminate key aspects of Donald Trump's first 1,000 days.

Hero Sandwich

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Whether we call it a hoagie, a grinder, a submarine, a steak sandwich, a Philly, or a Cuban Sandwich... The one thing that remains: A hero is about as delightful as a sandwich can be and I know because I had the pleasure and honor of posing for this photo op with my students at #NYPL New York Public Library on my birthday.

Congress Thumps Trump

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Do you remember the playground jerk who would say things like - I know you are but what am I? Trump loves to throw attacks back at any accuser, even if it does not make sense.

Whose words are that of a ten-year-old; his grasp on how the world turns is about a five-year-old: and his behavior that of a failing 73-year-old? Tell Congress, this is precisely the real reason why America has the 25th amendment. https://deargovernment.info

RIP Elijah Cummings

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Congressman Elijah Eugene Cummings was th lion of Congress and a key member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th congressional district. The district includes just over half of Baltimore City, most of the majority-black precincts of Baltimore County, as well as most of Howard County.

The longtime US Representative from Maryland died early Thursday due to complications from longstanding health challenges, according to a statement issued by his congressional office.

American Democracy

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According to the Brennan Center for Justice, half of US states have adopted hundreds of harsh measures making it more difficult for American citizens to vote. The new laws range from strict photo ID requirements to early voting cutbacks to registration restrictions.

Know Your Worth

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The story goes something like this... Before dying and elderly person told their child: This is your grandfather's watch and is a couple of hundred years old. But before I give it to you, please go to the watch shop and see how much they will offer you.

The child went, and then came back, and said the watchmaker offered 6 dollars because it's old.

The old person said: go to the coffee shop.

He went and then came back, and said: they offered 3 dollars.

The old man said: Go to the museum and show that watch.

Grab 'em By His Giulianis

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Rudolph William Louis Giuliani is a politician, lawyer, businessman, and public speaker who served as the 107th NYC Mayor and currently acts as an attorney to President Donald Trump.

Who has wasted months arguing that Hunter Biden was paid off based on political connections while being paid half a million dollars for political connections?

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