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For Subway, A Ruling Not So Sweet. Irish Court Says Its Bread Isn’t Bread

Yes, Ireland has a legal definition for bread. And the nation’s Supreme Court said Subway’s bread has too much sugar to satisfy it. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Israeli vaccine candidate reportedly set to begin human trials next week

Shot developed by Defense Ministry’s Institute for Biological Research still far from wider phase 3 trials; Moderna says its vaccine will not be ready before US election

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Chris Wallace blames Trump for chaotic debate: He ‘bears the primary responsibility’ – CNN

Chris Wallace blames Trump for chaotic debate: He ‘bears the primary responsibility’  CNN Trump’s latest punt on White supremacy shows a debate rebound will be tough  CNN Trump suggests he won’t ‘allow’ rule changes for next debates with Biden  CNBC Why Trump blew

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Russia’s Navalny accuses Putin of being behind his poisoning

In his first interview since he fell ill on an Aug. 20 domestic flight in Russia, Navalny told Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine that in his mind, “Putin was behind the attack.”

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Russia’s Navalny accuses Putin of being behind his poisoning

In his first interview since he fell ill on an Aug. 20 domestic flight in Russia, Navalny told Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine that in his mind, “Putin was behind the attack.”

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California wildfires turn beloved Napa wine spots to ash – FRANCE 24

California wildfires turn beloved Napa wine spots to ash  FRANCE 24 Battle to save evacuated wine country town of Calistoga from Glass Fire  ABC7 News Bay Area Live updates: Wind and heat may be today’s keys for the fight against Glass fire

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US-bound migrant caravan enters Guatemala: AFP

Thousands of mostly Honduran migrants bound for the United States surged across the border into Guatemala on Thursday. Carrying backpacks and plastic bags, the migrants pushed past two lines of Guatemalan soldiers at the Entre Rios border crossing and continued

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The Meaning Behind Mooncakes

The Mid-Autumn Festival began Thursday in China and around the world. People celebrate the harvest moon by eating mooncakes and lighting lanterns. NPR discusses the symbolism behind the mooncake.

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Sudan Faces More U.S. Demands After Suggestion It Could Be Taken Off Terrorism List

After Sudan’s longtime dictator was ousted last year, chances improved for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Last-minute hurdles, however, could delay it.

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House Democrats move to vote on new stimulus bill without GOP support; bipartisan talks continue – The Washington Post

House Democrats move to vote on new stimulus bill without GOP support; bipartisan talks continue  The Washington Post Pelosi and Mnuchin take a last-ditch shot at a coronavirus stimulus deal  CNBC Pelosi Says Republicans Offering ‘Heal of the Loaf’ in Stimulus Talks  Bloomberg

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