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Oregon Sikh temple welcomes imprisoned migrants
Asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border were detained for months in a federal prison in Oregon because of overcrowded immigration facilities. Now, they’re free on bond and are being helped by a Sikh temple in Salem, Oregon. (Oct. 22)
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Obama rallying in Vegas with Dems in tight races
Former President Barack Obama is delivering a biting critique of Republicans in Washington and President Donald Trump without mentioning his successor by name (Oct 22)
Museum of the Bible removes Dead Sea Scrolls after lab tests show they may be fake
The museum, funded by the owners of Hobby Lobby, will no longer display five of its Dead Sea Scroll fragments after a debate over their authenticity.
Billion dollar lottery sparks dreams of riches
A billion dollar grand prize is sparking dreams of riches across the US the day before another Mega Millions jackpot drawing. The jackpot swelled to $1.6 billion on Monday, while the sister Powerball lottery grew to at least $620 million. (Oct. 22)
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Jayme Closs: Police seek two vehicles seen near Wisconsin slaying, girl’s disappearance
Joan Smrekar and her husband live next door to the Closs family and heard two gunshots the night James and Denise Closs were killed.
NYPD pulls body cameras after unit catches fire
The New York City Police Department has removed nearly 3,000 officer body cameras from service after one caught fire and exploded. (Oct. 22)
‘Simply irresponsible’: Air Force spent $326,000 on coffee cups it kept breaking
The cups, which reheat beverages in-flight and cost $1,280 a piece, have a breakable handle that’s not purchasable separately, a spokesman said.
AP Top Stories October 22 P
Here are the top stories for Monday, Oct. 22nd: Trump threatens aid cuts over caravan; LGBT proposal triggers protest at White House; Former NFL receiver Ray Carruth out of prison, 55 kilometer bridge connects Hong Kong and China.
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6 Clemson University students remain hospitalized after floor collapse during party in South Carolina
A Clemson University official said 29 of the 30 people hurt when the floor collapsed at a Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity party were Clemson students.