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Abortion, voting rights, other key issues on the ballot in states this election

While the presidential race may be getting the spotlight this election season, key regulations are up for grabs in several states way down at the bottom of the ballot.

Flagg vs. Davis and 30 other conference player of the year battle predictions

It's never too early to project all 31 Division I conference POY races. From Cooper Flagg to Mark Sears to Tyon Grant-Foster, these are the contenders.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting

Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh.

Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found

WINNIPEG — After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

One Direction Members Honor Liam Payne With Emotional Tributes

After hearing the news of Payne’s fatal fall from a hotel balcony, his groupmates, fans and collaborators shared their shock and grief.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe

Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafe

World - Financial Times - October 17

How Neanderthals and Other Early Humans Evolved to Eat Starch

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.

Science - The New York Times - October 18

Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.

Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Cher, Tyra Banks and Others Celebrate Burberry’s Flagship Store Reopening

The British brand hosted a starry cocktail party to celebrate a makeover of its flagship store.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17

Liam Payne tributes: From Niall to Louis to Zayn to Harry, here's how One Direction paid its respects

One Direction's surviving members Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles reacted Thursday in a joint statement to Liam Payne's death.