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Politics As strikes on alleged drug boats grow, so do questions about their legality and goal President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly about countering narcotics or instead toppling Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Ryan Lucas
Health Not sure how to support a friend with cancer? Survivors have advice To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas. Marielle Segarra
National Morning news brief Thousands of federal workers miss Friday paychecks as government shutdown drags on, more than 30 arrested, including NBA stars, in FBI's illegal gambling probe, Russians play down President Trump's new sanctions. A Martínez
Politics Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen on the stalemate in Congress Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland introduced a bill that would have paid all federal workers. It didn't pass. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Van Hollen about the stalemate in Congress. Steve Inskeep
National Air traffic control trainees brace for impact of government shutdown The FAA's training academy in Oklahoma City is operating in spite of the government shutdown, but air traffic control trainees are still feeling its impact. Joel Rose
Politics Trump pardons jailed Binance founder who supported Trump family crypto business President Trump's pardon for the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance erases one of the government's most significant crackdowns on crypto crime. Bobby Allyn
National Chicago South Shore building residents recount 'humiliating' ICE raid A federal judge in Chicago is weighing whether federal immigration agents have used appropriate force in recent enforcement efforts. NPR reports on a residential building raid that's become a symbol of these new, and harsher tactics. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
World Russians play down Trump's new sanctions President Trump imposed new sanctions on Russia and cancelled a summit with President Putin, hoping to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. But Putin appears not too concerned. A Martínez
World Life in Gaza City after two weeks of ceasefire Life is slowly returning to Gaza City in the ceasefire, even as many worry war could return. Anas Baba
Economy Cost of Living: Frightening Halloween candy costs Federal data shows the price of chewing gum and candy are going up more than eight percent from a year ago. How do the price hikes affect this Halloween season? Alina Selyukh