5 things to know for October 31: Fires, N. Korea, impeachment, car makers, Facebook

AJ Willingham
By AJ Willingham, CNN
Published 6:13 AM EDT, Thu October 31, 2019
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Here's what it's like in the Simi Valley as fire rages
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    1. Coronavirus

    Hurricane-force winds are ripping across parts of California, stoking the more than 20 wildfires that have ravaged the state for days. The Getty Fire is still going strong near Los Angeles, the week-old Kincade Fire near San Francisco is not even 45% contained, and several new fires have erupted, including the Easy Fire near the Southern California town of Simi Valley. That is home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where fire crews have scrambled to create a safe perimeter to keep the blaze at bay. One of their trusty fire prevention methods? Hundreds of ravenous goats that munched brush that would have fueled the approaching fire. About 200,000 Californians are still without power as the fires rage on, and power companies are facing mounting criticism for the way they’ve handled this latest rash of fire emergencies.

    Firefighters spray water on a backfire while battling the spread of the Maria Fire on Friday, November 1. It is just one of the numerous wildfires in California right now.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Firefighters spray water on a backfire while battling the spread of the Maria Fire on Friday, November 1. It is just one of the numerous wildfires in California right now.
    A firefighter works at containing the Maria Fire in the hills near Ventura, California, on November 1.
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    A firefighter works at containing the Maria Fire in the hills near Ventura, California, on November 1.
    Firefighters spray water onto a tree while fighting the Maria Fire in Ventura County, California, on November 1.
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    Firefighters spray water onto a tree while fighting the Maria Fire in Ventura County, California, on November 1.
    A long-exposure photo shows the Maria Fire as it races across a hillside in Santa Paula, California, on November 1.
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    A long-exposure photo shows the Maria Fire as it races across a hillside in Santa Paula, California, on November 1.
    Firefighters watch the progress of a backfire near Somis.
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    Firefighters watch the progress of a backfire near Somis.
    The remains of the Louis Robidoux Nature Center keep smoldering after the structure was destroyed by a wildfire in Riverside, California.
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    The remains of the Louis Robidoux Nature Center keep smoldering after the structure was destroyed by a wildfire in Riverside, California.
    A firefighter sprays down the smoldering remains of a burning home in San Bernardino, California, on Thursday, October 31. It was affected by the Hillside Fire.
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    A firefighter sprays down the smoldering remains of a burning home in San Bernardino, California, on Thursday, October 31. It was affected by the Hillside Fire.
    Marco Alcaraz uses a garden hose to try to slow down the advance of the Easy Fire in Simi Valley.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Marco Alcaraz uses a garden hose to try to slow down the advance of the Easy Fire in Simi Valley.
    Firefighters work to prevent a blaze from spreading to other homes in San Bernardino.
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    Firefighters work to prevent a blaze from spreading to other homes in San Bernardino.
    An Air Force One from Ronald Reagan's presidency sits on display as the Easy Fire burns near Reagan's presidential library on October 30.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    An Air Force One from Ronald Reagan's presidency sits on display as the Easy Fire burns near Reagan's presidential library on October 30.
    Firefighters brace themselves for incoming fire retardant as they battle the Easy Fire in Simi Valley.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Firefighters brace themselves for incoming fire retardant as they battle the Easy Fire in Simi Valley.
    Fabio Losurdo comforts his horse, Smarty, at a ranch in Simi Valley on October 30.
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    Fabio Losurdo comforts his horse, Smarty, at a ranch in Simi Valley on October 30.
    Flames approach the backyards of mobile homes in Jurupa Valley, California, on October 30.
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    Flames approach the backyards of mobile homes in Jurupa Valley, California, on October 30.
    Laura Horvitz, right, and Robyn Phipps help rescue goats from a ranch near the Reagan Presidential Library.
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    Laura Horvitz, right, and Robyn Phipps help rescue goats from a ranch near the Reagan Presidential Library.
    Health care workers evacuate the Riverside Heights Healthcare Center on October 30.
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    Health care workers evacuate the Riverside Heights Healthcare Center on October 30.
    Inmate firefighters battle the Kincade Fire near Healdsburg, California, on Tuesday, October 29.
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    Inmate firefighters battle the Kincade Fire near Healdsburg, California, on Tuesday, October 29.
    A home between Healdsburg and Windsor is surrounded by charred ground on October 29.
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    A home between Healdsburg and Windsor is surrounded by charred ground on October 29.
    From left, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tour a burned home in Brentwood, California, on October 29.
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    From left, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tour a burned home in Brentwood, California, on October 29.
    Firefighters work near the Getty Center in Los Angeles on Monday, October 28.
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    Firefighters work near the Getty Center in Los Angeles on Monday, October 28.
    Thousands of Los Angeles residents were forced to evacuate their homes because of the Getty Fire.
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    Thousands of Los Angeles residents were forced to evacuate their homes because of the Getty Fire.
    Los Angeles County firefighter Collin Bashara rests near his truck on October 28.
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    Los Angeles County firefighter Collin Bashara rests near his truck on October 28.
    Smoke from the Kincade Fire hangs over Healdsburg as farm animals graze in a pasture on October 28.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Smoke from the Kincade Fire hangs over Healdsburg as farm animals graze in a pasture on October 28.
    A man walks past a burning home in Los Angeles on October 28.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    A man walks past a burning home in Los Angeles on October 28.
    Fire crews walk along a blackened ridge as they battle the Getty Fire in Los Angeles.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Fire crews walk along a blackened ridge as they battle the Getty Fire in Los Angeles.
    Firefighters battling the Kincade Fire spray water at a home in Windsor on Sunday, October 27.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Firefighters battling the Kincade Fire spray water at a home in Windsor on Sunday, October 27.
    Firefighters burn fuel around a home in Windsor in an effort to save it from the Kincade Fire.
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    Firefighters burn fuel around a home in Windsor in an effort to save it from the Kincade Fire.
    Dr. Emily Putt, a veterinarian who helps rescue horses from fire zones, comforts a horse as the Kincade Fire burns in Healdsburg on October 27.
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    Dr. Emily Putt, a veterinarian who helps rescue horses from fire zones, comforts a horse as the Kincade Fire burns in Healdsburg on October 27.
    A firefighter passes a burning home as the Kincade Fire rages in Healdsburg on October 27.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    A firefighter passes a burning home as the Kincade Fire rages in Healdsburg on October 27.
    Vines smolder in a cloud of smoke in Healdsburg.
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    Vines smolder in a cloud of smoke in Healdsburg.
    Flames from the Kincade Fire consume a home in Healdsburg.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Flames from the Kincade Fire consume a home in Healdsburg.
    A team of firefighters put out a smoldering vine in Healdsburg.
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    A team of firefighters put out a smoldering vine in Healdsburg.
    The Soda Rock Winery burns in the Kincade Fire.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    The Soda Rock Winery burns in the Kincade Fire.
    Firefighters from the Dry Creek Rancheria remove an American flag in Healdsburg.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Firefighters from the Dry Creek Rancheria remove an American flag in Healdsburg.
    A firefighter watches over a structure as the Kincade Fire threatens Chalk Hill Road in Healdsburg.
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    A firefighter watches over a structure as the Kincade Fire threatens Chalk Hill Road in Healdsburg.
    A firefighter sets a backfire along a hillside in Healdsburg on Saturday, October 26.
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    A firefighter sets a backfire along a hillside in Healdsburg on Saturday, October 26.
    A line of fire snakes along a hillside as firefighters light backfires to slow the spread of the Kincade Fire near Geyserville, California, on October 26.
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    A line of fire snakes along a hillside as firefighters light backfires to slow the spread of the Kincade Fire near Geyserville, California, on October 26.
    Sodhi Singh closes up his Chevron station shortly after losing power in Healdsburg on October 26. In an attempt to avoid any more catastrophic wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric began shutting down the power to about 940,000 customers, citing a historic wind event in northern and central parts of the state.
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    Sodhi Singh closes up his Chevron station shortly after losing power in Healdsburg on October 26. In an attempt to avoid any more catastrophic wildfires, Pacific Gas & Electric began shutting down the power to about 940,000 customers, citing a historic wind event in northern and central parts of the state.
    A backfire set by firefighters burns along a hillside in Healdsburg.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    A backfire set by firefighters burns along a hillside in Healdsburg.
    Sandy Beddow evacuates Healdsburg with her dog.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Sandy Beddow evacuates Healdsburg with her dog.
    Firefighters set a backfire along a hillside in Healdsburg.
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    Firefighters set a backfire along a hillside in Healdsburg.
    Firefighters hose down a burning house in Agua Dulce, California, on Friday, October 25. It was affected by the Tick Fire, which broke out near Santa Clarita.
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    Firefighters hose down a burning house in Agua Dulce, California, on Friday, October 25. It was affected by the Tick Fire, which broke out near Santa Clarita.
    Orange County firefighters put out remaining hot spots from a brush fire in San Clemente, California, on October 25.
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    Orange County firefighters put out remaining hot spots from a brush fire in San Clemente, California, on October 25.
    A firefighting aircraft intervenes over Sonoma County, California, where the Kincade Fire was burning on October 25.
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    A firefighting aircraft intervenes over Sonoma County, California, where the Kincade Fire was burning on October 25.
    A firefighter sprays water on a burning home in Sonoma County on Thursday, October 24.
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    A firefighter sprays water on a burning home in Sonoma County on Thursday, October 24.
    A Los Angeles County firefighter monitors the area as the Tick Fire burns near homes in Canyon Country on October 24.
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    A Los Angeles County firefighter monitors the area as the Tick Fire burns near homes in Canyon Country on October 24.
    The Kincade Fire burns in the Jimtown community of Sonoma County on October 24.
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    The Kincade Fire burns in the Jimtown community of Sonoma County on October 24.
    A firefighter works the scene of a burned-out home in Santa Clarita on October 24.
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    A firefighter works the scene of a burned-out home in Santa Clarita on October 24.
    Brandon Mani covers his face from the smoke as he walks along Highway 14 in Santa Clarita.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    Brandon Mani covers his face from the smoke as he walks along Highway 14 in Santa Clarita.
    A helicopter passes a smoke plume on October 24.
    Photos: Wildfires scorch California
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    A helicopter passes a smoke plume on October 24.
    A structure continues to burn after the Kincade Fire moved through Geyserville on October 24.
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    A structure continues to burn after the Kincade Fire moved through Geyserville on October 24.
    Geyserville, about 80 miles north of San Francisco, is among the communities under mandatory evacuation order.
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    Geyserville, about 80 miles north of San Francisco, is among the communities under mandatory evacuation order.
    Two firefighters discuss a plan while battling the wildfire in Geyserville.
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    Two firefighters discuss a plan while battling the wildfire in Geyserville.
    The sun rises above a smoke-filled valley in Geyserville on October 24.
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    The sun rises above a smoke-filled valley in Geyserville on October 24.
    A fire whirl whips across dry brush as the Kincade Fire spreads through Sonoma County on October 24.
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    A fire whirl whips across dry brush as the Kincade Fire spreads through Sonoma County on October 24.
    Trees burn as the fire engulfs a hillside in Geyserville.
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    Trees burn as the fire engulfs a hillside in Geyserville.
    Embers fly across a roadway in Jimtown on October 24.
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    Embers fly across a roadway in Jimtown on October 24.

    MONDAY

    North Korea fired two “unidentified projectiles” today into the waters between South Korea and Japan, according to the South Korean government. It’s not clear what exactly was launched, but both South Korean and Japanese officials are treating them as missiles. If they’re right, it would be the first missile test by Pyongyang in nearly a month and the 12th since May. The country said it tested a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile at the start of this month, just days before the US and North Korea held working-level nuclear talks. Those talks didn’t end in any formal agreement. The early October launch was especially concerning because it was the first missile test by North Korea in some time that didn’t involve a shorter-range weapon.

    01:37 - Source: CNN
    North Korea fires at least one 'unidentified projectile'

    3. Spa shootings

    Today, the full House is due to vote on formalizing impeachment proceedings against President Trump. The vote was set up by a key House panel’s resolution that could shape how the proceedings go. The House Rules Committee measure allows for public impeachment hearings and the release of deposition transcripts, and it outlines the Judiciary Committee’s role in considering potential articles of impeachment. House Republicans offered several amendments to the resolution in hopes some pushback would give them more of a say in impeachment hearings, but all of them failed along party lines. As it stands, key Republican figures remain critical of how the impeachment inquiry has unfolded, while Democrats accuse Republicans of doing anything they can to protect Trump.

    01:40 - Source: CNN
    WH weighs responses to impeachment as House vote nears

    THURSDAY

    There’s been a rush of wheeling and dealing among some major car companies in the last few days. Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA Group agreed to a blockbuster merger early this morning that would create a new trans-Atlantic auto-making giant with roughly 410,000 employees and combined revenues of $190 billion. Meanwhile, Ford has reached a tentative labor agreement with the United Auto Workers union. The quick deal was an obvious attempt to avoid a repeat of the painful, expensive strike that crippled GM for weeks. That strike ended earlier this week, and the fallout has put other auto companies on the defensive in labor negotiations.

    01:58 - Source: CNN
    The Ford Shelby GT500 is track ready but road friendly

    5. Abortion

    Facebook may be facing some serious scrutiny about its place in the political conversation, but that’s not hurting its bottom line. During an earnings call, the company’s top brass revealed that third quarter growth beat analyst expectations, with revenue and stock value both enjoying a big rise. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also used the call to defend Facebook’s decision to keep running political ads on its platform. He argued that transparency around these ads is more important than banning them outright. But as this call was going down, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced his platform will go a different route and stop accepting political ads, saying the impact of political messages “should be earned, not bought.” 

    02:20 - Source: CNN
    Twitter to ban all political ads ahead of 2020 election

    BREAKFAST BROWSE

    Help wanted

    If you like statistical anomalies (and what baseball fan doesn’t), you probably loved this series.

    01:20 - Source: CNN
    Washington Nationals clinch first World Series

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    01:32 - Source: CNN
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    TODAY’S NUMBER

    0

    The number of wins by the home team in this year’s seven-game World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros. (Three games were played in Washington, and four were played in Houston.) That has never happened before in any best-of-seven series in any major American sport, ever. See, we told you the stats were cool!

    The Washington Nationals celebrate after winning the World Series on Wednesday, October 30. The Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 to win Game 7 and their first title in franchise history.
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    The Washington Nationals celebrate after winning the World Series on Wednesday, October 30. The Nationals defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 to win Game 7 and their first title in franchise history.
    Washington closer Daniel Hudson celebrates after getting the final out.
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    Washington closer Daniel Hudson celebrates after getting the final out.
    Nationals left fielder Juan Soto hugs catcher Kurt Suzuki during the postgame celebrations.
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    Nationals left fielder Juan Soto hugs catcher Kurt Suzuki during the postgame celebrations.
    Nationals manager Dave Martinez raises the trophy.
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    Nationals manager Dave Martinez raises the trophy.
    Houston shortstop Carlos Correa reacts in the dugout after the loss.
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    Houston shortstop Carlos Correa reacts in the dugout after the loss.
    Washington catcher Yan Gomes celebrates after Michael Brantley struck out to end the game.
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    Washington catcher Yan Gomes celebrates after Michael Brantley struck out to end the game.
    An Astros fan watches as her team trailed in the eighth inning. The home team lost all seven games of the series.
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    An Astros fan watches as her team trailed in the eighth inning. The home team lost all seven games of the series.
    Washington's Howie Kendrick is congratulated by teammate Juan Soto after his home run gave the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning.
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    Washington's Howie Kendrick is congratulated by teammate Juan Soto after his home run gave the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning.
    Kendrick connects on his seventh-inning home run. Teammate Anthony Rendon hit a solo home run earlier in the inning to put the Nationals on the board.
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    Kendrick connects on his seventh-inning home run. Teammate Anthony Rendon hit a solo home run earlier in the inning to put the Nationals on the board.
    Washington second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera collides with Jake Marisnick as he turns a double play in Game 7.
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    Washington second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera collides with Jake Marisnick as he turns a double play in Game 7.
    Correa celebrates his RBI single that gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in Game 7.
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    Correa celebrates his RBI single that gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in Game 7.
    Soto reacts after striking out in the fifth inning.
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    Soto reacts after striking out in the fifth inning.
    Houston starter Zack Greinke pitched into the seventh inning and allowed just two runs and one run.
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    Houston starter Zack Greinke pitched into the seventh inning and allowed just two runs and one run.
    Washington starter Max Scherzer reacts after allowing a solo home run to Yuli Gurriel in the second inning of Game 7.
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    Washington starter Max Scherzer reacts after allowing a solo home run to Yuli Gurriel in the second inning of Game 7.
    Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon is congratulated by Juan Soto after Rendon hit a two-run home run in Game 6 on Tuesday, October 29. Rendon had 5 RBIs in the Nationals' 7-2 victory.
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    Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon is congratulated by Juan Soto after Rendon hit a two-run home run in Game 6 on Tuesday, October 29. Rendon had 5 RBIs in the Nationals' 7-2 victory.
    Washington's Adam Eaton is hit by a pitch late in Game 6.
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    Washington's Adam Eaton is hit by a pitch late in Game 6.
    Washington manager Dave Martinez argues with umpire Gary Cederstrom as he is ejected in Game 6. Martinez was upset when Trea Turner was called out for runner interference.
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    Washington manager Dave Martinez argues with umpire Gary Cederstrom as he is ejected in Game 6. Martinez was upset when Trea Turner was called out for runner interference.
    The controversial play came as Turner was running to first to beat a groundout. Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel lost his glove and was unable to make the catch. The umpire said Turner interfered with Gurriel. The Nationals were irate.
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    The controversial play came as Turner was running to first to beat a groundout. Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel lost his glove and was unable to make the catch. The umpire said Turner interfered with Gurriel. The Nationals were irate.
    Washington starter Stephen Strasburg pitched into the ninth inning of Game 6, allowing only two runs and five hits. He also had seven strikeouts as he won his second game of the World Series. He was later named World Series MVP.
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    Washington starter Stephen Strasburg pitched into the ninth inning of Game 6, allowing only two runs and five hits. He also had seven strikeouts as he won his second game of the World Series. He was later named World Series MVP.
    Soto is congratulated by Eaton after hitting a home run to give the Nationals the lead in Game 6.
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    Soto is congratulated by Eaton after hitting a home run to give the Nationals the lead in Game 6.
    Soto carried his bat toward first base and dropped it after his home run in Game 6. He was mimicking Astros player Alex Bregman, who did it earlier in the game.
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    Soto carried his bat toward first base and dropped it after his home run in Game 6. He was mimicking Astros player Alex Bregman, who did it earlier in the game.
    A scoreboard in Houston shows the Astros one win away from the title.
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    A scoreboard in Houston shows the Astros one win away from the title.
    Bregman is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the first inning of Game 6.
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    Bregman is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the first inning of Game 6.
    Fans try to catch Bregman's home run in Game 6.
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    Fans try to catch Bregman's home run in Game 6.
    Astros starter Justin Verlander delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 6. Verlander, one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation, fell to 0-6 in seven World Series starts.
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    Astros starter Justin Verlander delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 6. Verlander, one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation, fell to 0-6 in seven World Series starts.
    Washington players react in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5. The Nationals lost 7-1 to fall behind three games to two. They lost all three of their home games, scoring only one run in each.
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    Washington players react in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5. The Nationals lost 7-1 to fall behind three games to two. They lost all three of their home games, scoring only one run in each.
    Washington's Victor Robles reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 5.
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    Washington's Victor Robles reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 5.
    Nationals fan Jeff Adams, with two beers in hand, lets a home-run ball hit him in the chest during Game 5. The home run was hit by Houston's Yordan Alvarez and gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Adams' sacrifice went viral, and Bud Light gave him tickets to Game 6 in Houston.
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    Nationals fan Jeff Adams, with two beers in hand, lets a home-run ball hit him in the chest during Game 5. The home run was hit by Houston's Yordan Alvarez and gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Adams' sacrifice went viral, and Bud Light gave him tickets to Game 6 in Houston.
    Houston ace Gerrit Cole lost Game 1, but he rebounded with a big performance in Game 5. Cole allowed only three hits and one run over seven innings. He also struck out nine batters.
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    Houston ace Gerrit Cole lost Game 1, but he rebounded with a big performance in Game 5. Cole allowed only three hits and one run over seven innings. He also struck out nine batters.
    US President Donald Trump attended Game 5 in Washington. He received some cheers as he appeared on the video screen, but <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/27/politics/donald-trump-melania-world-series-nationals-astros/index.html" target="_blank">he was also booed loudly.</a> There were later chants of "lock him up."
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    US President Donald Trump attended Game 5 in Washington. He received some cheers as he appeared on the video screen, but he was also booed loudly. There were later chants of "lock him up."
    Alex Bregman's grand slam capped off the Astros' 8-1 victory in Game 4. He also had an RBI single that opened the scoring in the first inning.
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    Alex Bregman's grand slam capped off the Astros' 8-1 victory in Game 4. He also had an RBI single that opened the scoring in the first inning.
    Houston catcher Robinson Chirinos slides for a foul ball during Game 4, but he was unable to make the catch.
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    Houston catcher Robinson Chirinos slides for a foul ball during Game 4, but he was unable to make the catch.
    Houston closer Roberto Osuna celebrates after getting the final out in the Astros' 4-1 victory in Game 3.
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    Houston closer Roberto Osuna celebrates after getting the final out in the Astros' 4-1 victory in Game 3.
    Houston reliever Will Harris delivers a pitch in Game 3.
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    Houston reliever Will Harris delivers a pitch in Game 3.
    Nationals fans cheer during Game 3. It was the first World Series game in Washington since 1924. The Nationals didn't exist then.
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    Nationals fans cheer during Game 3. It was the first World Series game in Washington since 1924. The Nationals didn't exist then.
    Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman reacts after nearly being hit by a pitch during Game 3.
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    Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman reacts after nearly being hit by a pitch during Game 3.
    Houston manager A.J. Hinch, left, and Washington manager Dave Martinez embrace each other prior to Game 3.
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    Houston manager A.J. Hinch, left, and Washington manager Dave Martinez embrace each other prior to Game 3.
    An overview of Nationals Park before it hosted its first World Series game.
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    An overview of Nationals Park before it hosted its first World Series game.
    Astros fans react to a Washington home run during the Nationals' 12-3 beatdown in Game 2. Houston lost the first two games at home.
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    Astros fans react to a Washington home run during the Nationals' 12-3 beatdown in Game 2. Houston lost the first two games at home.
    Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki was one of the heroes of Game 2, breaking a 2-2 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning. The Nationals took off after that, adding nine more runs.
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    Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki was one of the heroes of Game 2, breaking a 2-2 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning. The Nationals took off after that, adding nine more runs.
    Houston pitcher Justin Verlander dives to the ground and tries to make a throw to first, but he hit his leg instead.
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    Houston pitcher Justin Verlander dives to the ground and tries to make a throw to first, but he hit his leg instead.
    World champion gymnast Simone Biles performs a flip before throwing out the first pitch for Game 2.
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    World champion gymnast Simone Biles performs a flip before throwing out the first pitch for Game 2.
    Washington outfielders Victor Robles, Adam Eaton and Juan Soto celebrate their 5-4 victory in Game 1.
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    Washington outfielders Victor Robles, Adam Eaton and Juan Soto celebrate their 5-4 victory in Game 1.
    Eaton crashes into the wall as he tries to make a catch in Game 1.
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    Eaton crashes into the wall as he tries to make a catch in Game 1.
    Soto hits a solo home run to in the fourth inning of Game 1. He finished the game with three RBIs.
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    Soto hits a solo home run to in the fourth inning of Game 1. He finished the game with three RBIs.
    Gerrit Cole delivers the first pitch of the series.
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    Gerrit Cole delivers the first pitch of the series.
    This was the second World Series in three years for Houston. The Astros won the championship in 2017.
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    This was the second World Series in three years for Houston. The Astros won the championship in 2017.

    TODAY’S QUOTE

    “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebeck, in a new PSA about pancreatic cancer. The TV icon announced his stage 4 diagnosis in March. 

    01:17 - Source: HLN
    Alex Trebek opens up about his cancer fight

    TODAY’S WEATHER

    02:06 - Source: CNN
    Strong winds will impact both coasts this Halloween

    Severe weather heads north in the US 

    AND FINALLY

    Just saying hi

    Keep this spooky science experiment in mind for next year’s festivities. You’ll be the most popular (and messiest?) porch on the block. (Click here to view.) 

    Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the name of the auto maker that was crippled for weeks by a strike. It was GM.