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• Trump and Cruz make the best of their forced embrace -

  In a move that would have seemed unthinkable two years ago, President Trump offered a full embrace, literally and figuratively, of Ted Cruz in a massive rally here Monday night, imploring a crowd of tens of thousands of supporters to turn out for his former political rival in a closely watched Senate race in Texas.

  
  

• Saudi Operative Seen Wearing Jamal Khashoggi's Clothes After Killing: CNN -

  One of 15 Saudi men sent to confront Jamal Khashoggi was seen on surveillance

  
  

• Kmart employee gives emotional announcement before the store closed permanently -

  The once-beloved American retailer Sears Holdings filed for bankruptcy earlier

  
  

• The World's Longest Sea Bridge, Connecting Hong Kong To Mainland China, Is Open -

  The world's longest sea bridge, an engineering feat almost a decade in the

  
  

• Best Bites: Apple pie fries -

  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your

  
  

• Mega Millions drawing is today -

  Americans across the country buy tickets in hopes of getting the $1.6 billion jackpot. ABC News' Kendis Gibson reports.

  
  

• Atlantic-Pacific's New Collection At Nordstrom Only Looks Expensive -

  Fans of flirty fashion and affordable prices will love the latest collection

  
  

• In Florida race, climate change divides DeSantis and Gillum -

  The two candidates in the governor's race in Florida are at odds over global warming.

  
  

• Ellis Island: From 'sad side' to restored 'south side' -

  Some knew it as the ?sad side? of Ellis Island. A century ago, the hospital complex at the historic Ellis Island immigration inspection station was the place where approximately 1 out of every 10 arrivals who were too sick to be allowed into the country were sent to recover, or to die.

  
  

• Trump supporters in Texas feel migrant caravans coming from Mexico are 'invading the country' -

  Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, President Trump has made the issue of immigration a top priority once again. But this time, he's focusing on migrant caravans making their way to the U.S. and many of his supporters in Texas say they need to enter the country "the right way."

  
  

• How Blackstone Landed $20 Billion From Saudis for New Fund -

  One way Blackstone agreed to do just that: For every dollar that any other investor pays the asset manager to oversee its cash, Saudi Arabia gets to pay 15 cents less. In exchange, the Saudis will match other investors? deposits in the fund.

  
  

• 5 Bible Museum Dead Sea Scrolls Exposed As Fakes -

  Five fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the Museum of the Bible's most

  
  

• Five remaining mysteries in Khashoggi case -

  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had promised to deliver the "naked truth" in a keynote speech Tuesday on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. In the end, Erdogan made public for the first time crucial new details about the intricate planning of the murder. Three weeks after Khashoggi stepped into the consulate in Istanbul and disappeared, here are five key remaining questions in the case.

  
  

• Christine Blasey Ford's Testimony Quotes Were Graffitied On Yale Law School Steps -

  The entrance to Yale University Law School, one of the most famous and

  
  

• 6 shot on street near north Florida stadium before NFL game -

  Six people have been wounded in a street shooting blocks from the Florida stadium where the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars play.

  
  

• Supreme Court Blocks Deposition Of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross In Census Citizenship Question Suit -

  The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday blocked Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross from

  
  

• Texas Couple Looking to Move Up Wedding for Grandfather With Pancreatic Cancer Given Free Ceremony -

  The venue was donated by would-be bride Kolbie Sanders, who called off her own wedding and offered it to one lucky couple.

  
  

• Hurricane Michael reshapes Florida Senate race -

  U.S. Senate candidate and Florida Gov. Rick Scott is happy to be seen leading the cleanup after Hurricane Michael. But the aftermath may also depress turnout in the heavily Republican Panhandle.

  
  

• Trump's Planned Nuclear Pact Withdrawal 'Not The Work Of A Great Mind,' Says Gorbachev -

  Former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev slammed U.S. President Donald

  
  

• Lonely Planet releases top 10 lists of best travel destinations 2019 -

  Tastemakers at Lonely Planet have released their picks for the best travel destinations of 2019, giving Sri Lanka and Copenhagen top billing. 

  
  

• At least 30 injured as floor collapses at university fraternity party in South Carolina -

  Dozens of students were taken to hospital after a floor collapsed at a Clemson University fraternity party in South Carolina on Saturday night. At least 30 people were injured when the centre of the dance floor caved in and party-goers dropped into the basement below. ?The beat was about to drop and literally the whole floor collapsed,? sophomore student Larissa Stone told The Anderson Independent-Mail.

  
  

• Musk says LA Hyperloop tunnel to be unveiled December 10 -

  Elon Musk's Hyperloop ultra high-speed transport system will be unveiled in Los Angeles in early December with free test rides to the public, the entrepreneur announced. "The first tunnel is almost done," Musk said on Twitter late Sunday night.

  
  

• Ivanka Trump Hails Jared Kushner's 'Quiet Achievement' And Twitter Has Questions -

  Ivanka Trump praised her husband Jared Kushner on Twitter Monday night for his

  
  

• Excerpts from Turkish president's speech on writer's death -

  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) ? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave details Tuesday about the investigation into the Oct.2 killing of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. Some excerpts from his speech to lawmakers:

  
  

• How To Help Trans, Nonbinary Communities Amid Reported Trump Policy Plans -

  The Trump administration is working on a plan to severely narrow the legal

  
  

• Meet the man behind the debit card that's helped families save over $1 million since 2017 -

  As parents, you can?t control every decision that your child makes -- it's

  
  

• Photographer documents abandoned asylums and psychiatric hospitals -

  These eerie images showcase the haunting abandoned asylums that lie dotted across secluded parts of the U.S. and Canada. Intrepid explorer Dave, the man behind the social media presence Freaktography, has spent more than six years documenting these wonders.

  
  

• Donald Trump And Ted Cruz Seal Alliance In Texas After 'Little Difficulties' -

  President Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) were all smiles during a

  
  

• Saudi foreign minister pledges full probe into Khashoggi killing -

  Saudi Arabia had sent a team to Turkey for a joint investigation and "uncovered evidence of a murder" in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, the minister told a news conference in Indonesia during a state visit. "We expressed commitment ... to see to it that the investigation is thorough and complete and the truth is revealed and those responsible will be held to account," al-Jubeir said at the joint news conference with his Indonesian counterpart. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of the Saudi government, disappeared after he entered the consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2 to obtain documents for his marriage.

  
  

• These are the top 10 moneymaking cities from travel and tourism -

  A new report reveals that Shanghai made the most money from tourism in 2017, raking in USD $35 billion mostly from domestic visitors. 

  
  

• Suspect in fatal University of Utah shooting found dead after manhunt -

  A University of Utah student was fatally shot on campus Monday night, prompting a university lockdown and a citywide manhunt as police scoured the area for clues.

  
  

• Costa Rica Rafting Accident Leaves 5 Dead, Including 4 American Bachelor Party Attendees -

  A white-water rafting excursion in Costa Rica turned deadly on Saturday when

  
  

• A North Carolina Police Officer Fatally Shot a Black Motorist During a Traffic Stop -

  A white North Carolina police officer shot and killed a black motorist who stepped out of his vehicle with a gun

  
  

• Laverne Cox Responds To Possible Trump Anti-Transgender Move: 'I Choose Love Not Fear' -

  Actress Laverne Cox condemned a proposal reportedly under consideration by

  
  

• Medtronic co-founder who created wearable pacemaker dies -

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ? Earl Bakken, an electronics repairman who created the first wearable external pacemaker and co-founded one of the world's largest medical device companies, Medtronic, has died. He was 94.

  
  

• Woman Who Left Toddler on Texas Porch Says She Did Nothing Wrong: 'Everything Blew Out of Proportion' -

  Keairra Woods says she was doing the boy's mother a favor, but she gave him the wrong address.

  
  

• Donald Trump On Ted Cruz: 'He?s Not Lyin? Ted Anymore. He?s Beautiful Ted' -

  Before heading to Houston, Texas, on Monday for a rally in support of Sen. Ted

  
  

• Citigroup Seeks to Curb China Travel as UBS Ends Restriction -

  (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. were among international firms that asked their wealth managers to reconsider travel to China, according to people familiar with the matter, as UBS Group AG removed its curbs.

  
  

• US army general wounded in Afghanistan attack -

  A US army general was among those injured in a Taliban attack on top US and Afghan security chiefs inside a highly secure compound last week in Kandahar province, a military spokesman confirmed.

  
  

• Amazon has Casper memory foam mattresses on sale for 20% off today -

  With the holidays creeping up way faster than anyone realized, you may be feeling like it's time to stop spending on yourself and start building up that gifting budget. That's nice and all, but there's one thing for yourself that you can't ignore: Your sleep. This is your health and well being, people, and putting off getting a new mattress just because of the price really isn't smart. Good thing Amazon is offering 20% off of Casper memory foam mattresses today. SEE ALSO: Best online mattresses, ranked: Casper, Nectar, Leesa, and more We're sure you've heard of Casper Sleep before ? they're advertised everywhere and everyone is talking about them, but that's just because they're kind of the best. (Casper has even partnered with American Airlines to give flyers in-flight sleep products to snug with). While past mattress experiences are nothing but "firm to the point where it feels like a doctor's table" or "squishy to the point where you're sinking," Casper offers that rare balance of softness and support. Their Essential Memory Foam line stacks three layers: A soft, breathable layer on top, a curve-cradling layer in the middle to minimize pain at pressure points, and a durable base layer for easy setup and years of use. The top layer uses open cell foam to make heat dissipate, with the woven cover forcing air flow to keep things breezy and sweat-free. Casper's memory foam also offers minimal motion transfer, so if you're sleeping with someone who can't stay still, it'll be their problem ? not yours. However, we know it can feel weird to buy a mattress on the internet without testing it first. Lucky for you, Casper offers a risk-free 100-night trial for you to try out at home. If you're not impressed, they will come pick your mattress back up and you'll get a full refund. Regularly priced between $350 and $725, you can save up to $145 on a twin ($280), a twin XL ($320), a full ($400), a queen ($480), king, or California king mattress (both $580). Find your sweet dreams here. Image: casper sleep Save 20% on Casper Essential Memory Foam Mattresses on Amazon See Details

  
  

• The Top 11 Places To Celebrate Christmas In July Across The Country -

  
  

• French Teenager Who Threatened His Teacher With a Fake Gun Was Charged -

  President Emmanuel Macron said threatening a teacher was "unacceptable"

  
  

• Activists Blast White House Plan To Eradicate Transgender From Gender Definition -

  Civil rights organizations and members of the LGBTQ community are stunned and

  
  

• Jamal Khashoggi's Son Meets Saudi King And Crown Prince In Disgraceful Photo Op -

  Officials in Saudi Arabia summoned Salah Khashoggi, the eldest son of the late

  
  

• Mega Millions players would spend $1.6B on bills, charity -

  CHICAGO (AP) ? With the Mega Millions lottery jackpot at a record $1.6 billion, people are snapping up tickets across the U.S.

  
  

• First Florida Governor?s Debate Becomes The Donald Trump Debate -

  TAMPA, Fla. ? The All-Donald Trump primary election strategy of Ron DeSantis,

  
  

• Luke Bryan's Mother Returns to Home Severely Damaged by Hurricane Michael -

  LeClaire Bryan returned to her home to collect belongings and survey the damage.

  
  

• Palestinian stabs Israeli soldier and is shot dead: military -

  A Palestinian stabbed an Israeli soldier and was shot dead by the wounded man and other troops in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Monday, the military said. In a statement, the military said the incident occurred near the biblical Cave of the Patriarchs, revered by Muslims as the Ibrahimi mosque, in the city of Hebron. Palestinians began a wave of knife and car-ramming attacks in the West Bank and in Israel in 2015, after peace talks with Israel collapsed.

  
  

• The Yenko Chevrolet Camaro Returns with up to 1000 Horsepower -

  It's also available with only 835 horses.

  
  

• 11-Year-Old Boy Dies While Playing 'Choking Game' -

  Tia Bodkins is urging parents to monitor their children?s online activity after the death of her 11-year-old son Carson. The Colorado mom says he had been playing ?the choking game? before he died and learned about the popular challenge while watching YouTube videos.