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Here are some life-enhancing habits from communities where people live the longest

Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these 'blue zones.'

A ban on wearing the abaya in French schools is causing an uproar

France's education minister has banned the wearing of the popular long robe known as the abaya in schools. He says it is a symbol of Islam.

Biden meets Prime Minister Modi in India for the G20 summit

President Biden landed in New Delhi for the G20 summit, and spent some time meeting with his host, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"The freedom and democracy that my generation fought for can also be yours if you fight, too," Donald Tusk, candidate for Poland's Civic Coalition, tells university students at a campaign event ahead of the Oct. 15 election. "Without your vigilance, democracy will not survive. And this is not just about Poland."

Poland's democracy is at risk in next month's elections, say opposition leaders

The ruling Law and Justice Party has enacted measures the European Union says violate basic democratic principles. Party leaders counter that their electoral success validates their policies.

Florida Supreme Court considers whether its abortion ban violates right to privacy

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the state's 15 week abortion ban is protected under the right to privacy guaranteed by the state constitution.

Germany's Andreas Obst drives to the basket against Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinals Friday. Germany upset the U.S. 113-111, and will take on Serbia this Sunday in its first-ever championship game.

Germany heads to its 1st FIBA World Cup championship after upsetting Team USA

Friday's defeat in Manila marked the second consecutive Basketball World Cup loss for the U.S., which won back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2014.

'New Yorker' culture critic says music and mixtapes helped make sense of himself

Hua Hsu won the Pulitzer Prize for Stay True, his memoir about identity, musical obsessions and the sudden tragic murder of a close friend. Originally broadcast Oct. 18, 2022.

The front of the Fulton County Courthouse, the site of criminal proceedings against former President Donald Trump for election interference. The special grand jury's report that investigated those claims released Friday.

Georgia panel recommended prosecutors seek charges against 39 people in Trump case

The special grand jury's report differs from the charges filed by the Fulton County DA, including recommending Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face indictment.

The core of Hurricane Lee is forecast to pass north of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the next several days.

Up First briefing: Hurricane Lee grows; Danny Masterson sentenced; Maui needs tourism

Forecasters say the Category 5 hurricane could see "remarkable rates of intensification." That '70s Show actor Masterson faces 30 years to life for rape. Without tourism, unemployment surges in Maui.

Nicki Minaj paints hip-hop pink — and changes the game

The 2010 Nicki Minaj album Pink Friday brought vibrant new shades to hip-hop.

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