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Boone liked matchup for Cortes before fateful HR

Yankees reliever Nestor Cortes, who hadn't pitched in a game in 37 days, got the call from Aaron Boone in the 10th inning of Game 1 because the manager "liked the matchup" against Freddie Freeman.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Meet the salad hawkers that are valued like tech stocks

But rally for Sweetgreen and Cava may not stay fresh and valuations may prove too rich

Business - Financial Times - October 27

'Like a movie': Daniels wows with Hail Mary TD

Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Bears on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress

Polarizing

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

From tossed helmets to dropped touchdowns, ugly passes to, well, Leon Lett … we proudly present a list of the dumbest plays in NFL history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Like Michigan, the US is neither red nor blue

It is difficult to see the upcoming poll settling things definitively anywhere in the country

World - Financial Times - October 30

Brutal Budget is likely to stoke some upset

Departmental spending to increase by only 1.7%, with little going towards tackling poverty at home and overseas

World - Financial Times - October 30

'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods

Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.

What Do You Like Most About Halloween?

Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What’s your favorite part of the holiday? What could you do without?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Holstein cleared, Jennings likely for Pitt-SMU

No. 18 Pittsburgh will have quarterback Eli Holstein for Saturday's showdown against No. 20 SMU. The Mustangs, meanwhile, are expected to have their QB, Kevin Jennings, sources told ESPN's Pete ...

Sports - ESPN - October 30

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