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Affirmative action before Supreme Court again

The Supreme Court is set to once again consider the role of affirmative action in college admissions. Decades-old policy allows special preference for women and people of color, but challengers say the policy discriminates against Asian-Americans. Brazil has elected a new president. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a former president, barely defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. And the Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s drawing will be at least an estimated -- $1 billion.

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Musk said to have taken control of Twitter

Sources tell The Associated Press and other outlets that Elon Musk has officially taken over twitter – and ousted some top executives. Wth the midterm elections less than two weeks away, more than 15 million people have already voted early, according to a University of Florida analysis., showing over 10 million mail-in ballots have been cast so far--and over 5 million in person. And the World Series is set to begin, with the Houston Astros hosting the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Critical debate in Pennsylvania Senate race

Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz faced off in Pennsylvania in their only debate in a race that could determine control of the Senate. Polls show a tightening race. L.A. police are investigating whether the recording of City Council members' racist remarks in a private meeting in 2021 was recorded illegally. It sparked a sandal. And Wednesday night’s estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot ranks as the game’s 5th largest ever.

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