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US & Canada · Washingtonresident Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.See the Story
Biden to pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession
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Europe · New YorkPresident Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “a guy I know fairly well” and the Russian leader was “not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons.”See the Story
Biden: Nuclear 'Armageddon' risk highest since '62 crisis
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Business · WashingtonThe U.S. economy added 263,000 payrolls in September, while the unemployment rate fell from 3.7% to 3.5% — a half-century low, the government said on Friday. Monthly job gains have slowed from the breakneck pace that defined the pandemic recovery. But the labor market so far remains on solid footing and companies still have strong demand for workers.
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U.S. economy adds 263,000 jobs in September
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Military · SeoulSouth Korea’s military appears to want to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup BTS for mandatory military duties, as the public remains sharply divided over whether they should be given exemptions.See the Story
K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription
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Business · San FranciscoElon Musk reversed course and said he'd go through with acquiring the social media company under the same terms he agreed to in April. Experts say that behind the scenes, banks could be scrambling to find buyers for $12.5 billion in debt from the deal. Musk is trying to hold together a group of equity investors that is pitching in billions more.See the Story
To buy Twitter, Musk has to keep banks, investors on board
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US & CanadaNikola Jovic, 19, is the Miami Heat's first-round pick out of Serbia. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra: "We haven't had a European so young" Dewayne Dedmon: "So you not even graduated high school?" Jovic: "As soon as I get some time, I'll do it"See the Story
Youth is served: Heat’s Nikola Jovic still awaiting his . . . high school final exam
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US & CanadaMiami Heat beat Brooklyn Nets 109-80 in Thursday night's exhibition. Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Omer Yurtseven and Dewayne Dedmon did not play. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said the game was heartening because of the intensity. The Heat have been cautious with Victor Oladipo after injury-plagued seasons.See the Story
Adebayo, Lowry sharp as shorthanded Heat crush Durant, Nets 109-80 in exhibition win
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US & CanadaThe Mets are keeping their pitching plans as top secret as the nuclear codes. Max Scherzer will start Friday night at Citi Field. If the Mets win Friday and are looking to close out the series in Game 2, they would use Chris Bassitt. This would allow them to save deGrom for an NLDS start in Los Angeles.See the Story
Mets waiting for wild card series to ‘dictate’ pitching plans
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US & CanadaNets coach Steve Nash said he expects Ben Simmons to grow in his aggression. Kevin Durant said the team wants Simmons to be more aggressive and look to score. Simmons posted four points, four assists and 10 rebounds to go with six turnovers on the night. The Nets lost 109-80 to the Miami Heat on Thursday.See the Story
‘I’m coming back. Give me some time’: Ben Simmons, Nets preach patience after ugly loss to Heat
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US & Canada · SherbornTHURSDAY’S SCORESBOYS CROSS COUNTRYDedham 15, Millis 50Hamilton-Wenham 25, Ipswich 30Hopkinton 24, Westwood 32Marblehead 24, Peabody 31Medway 22, Bellingham 33Natick 28, Wellesley 29Nauset 23, Dennis-Yarmouth 34Norton 17, Dover-Sherborn 44Reading 25, Woburn 31Somerville 15, Malden 50Wellesley 15, Braintree 50GIRLS CROSS COUNTRYBellingham 19, Medway 36Dedham 15, Millis 50Dennis-Yarmouth 20, Nauset 43Dover-Sherborn 27, Norton 30Hopkinton 15, Westw…See the Story
Eastern Massachusetts high school scores and highlights from Thursday
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US & Canada · BostonLions boast NFL's No. 1 scoring offense, but defense ranks dead last. Coach Dan Campbell has surrounded himself with more ex-players than any other head coach. New England's run defense ranks fourth-worst at 5.1 yards allowed per carry. The Patriots allowed 199 rushing yards in a loss at Green Bay last week.See the Story
Why the Patriots’ softening run defense should decide Sunday’s game vs. Lions
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