Today is Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Let's get caught up.
Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history:
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MORNING LISTEN
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TOP STORIES
This morning's top headlines: Maine shooting, Israel-Hamas war, US airstrikes
An intruder who trespassed twice in a single day at the California home of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been arrested, authorities say.
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TODAY'S NUMBER
4.9%
That’s how much the U.S. economy grew in the third quarter of 2023 — a remarkably strong gain despite high interest rates. Financial analysts say robust consumer spending fueled the third quarter growth as Americans splurged on goods, services, and travel.
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TODAY'S QUOTE
“Anybody can run for president. I am going to protect my staff.”
— Judge Arthur Engoron on Thursday, defending his $10,000 fine against former President Donald Trump after he violated the gag order barring public comments about members of the judge’s staff. Trump has been issued gag orders throughout his legal battles to restrict his ability to publicly target court personnel, potential witnesses, the special counsel overseeing his cases, and his staff.
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IMAGE OF THE DAY
Jess Paquette expresses her support for her city in the wake of Wednesday's mass shootings at a restaurant and bowling alley, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. Police continue their manhunt for the suspect. Authorities urged residents to lock themselves in their homes and schools announced closures on Thursday. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
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TODAY IN HISTORY
In 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was formally sworn as the Supreme Court’s ninth justice, her oath administered in private by Chief Justice John Roberts.
The Boston Red Sox are World Series champions at long, long last. Johnny Damon homers on the fourth pitch of the game, Derek Lowe makes it sta…
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TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
Celebrity Birthdays: Oct. 27
Bryan Craig
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Actor Bryan Craig is 32.
Christine Evangelista
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Actor Christine Evangelista is 37.
David Walton
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Actor David Walton is 45.
Fran Lebowitz
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Author Fran Lebowitz is 73.
Jerry Dale McFadden
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Country musician Jerry Dale McFadden (The Mavericks) is 58.
John Cleese
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Actor-comedian John Cleese is 84.
Kelly Osbourne
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Actor-singer Kelly Osbourne is 39.
Lee Greenwood
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Country singer Lee Greenwood is 81.
Roberto Benigni
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Actor-director Roberto Benigni is 71.
Roberto Picardo
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Actor Robert Picardo is 70.
Simon Le Bon
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Singer Simon Le Bon is 65.
