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Sunday, October 28, 2018

Saying goodbye to a hate-filled week

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Sunday 10.28.18

A man opened fire in a synagogue while shouting anti-Semitic slurs. Another is accused of killing two African-Americans after trying unsuccessfully to enter a predominantly black church. And a third, who referred to himself as a white supremacist, allegedly mailed 14 pipe bombs to critics of President Trump. It was 72 hate-filled hours in America. Here's hoping this week is better.  

By Michelle Krupa
Several big stories could get major traction in the coming days. Here's what we'll be watching all week.
This week also marks candidates' last push ahead of the November 6 midterms. A rally against voter suppression is set for today in Georgia, where absentee ballot rejections have sparked an outcry. Big names will also be on the trail this week, with former Vice President Joe Biden stumping Monday in Ohio and Tuesday in Wisconsin, while Trump rallies Wednesday in Florida. The October jobs report, due out Friday, also could affect the elections.

Brazilians head to the polls today for a presidential runoff in their country's most divisive race since its military dictatorship ended in the 1980s. The front-runner is Jair Bolsonaro, who's known for making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks and who was stabbed in the abdomen while campaigning last month. He faces Fernando Haddad, who's backed by supporters of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula da Silva was barred from running while he serves a 12-year sentence for corruption and money laundering.
Monday is the wedding day of Japan's Princess Ayako, who will marry shipping employee Kei Moriya in a traditional Shinto-style ceremony at the Meiji Shrine. Because her betrothed is a commoner, their marriage will force Ayako to renounce her royal status. She's the second Japanese princess in two years to announce she's marrying a nonroyal.

Your holiday shopping list might get longer Tuesday when Apple is expected to announce new iPads, Macs and perhaps second-generation AirPods. The event, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, aims to show off products Apple couldn't fit into its splashier iPhone event last month when the company unveiled its new iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.

The fate of DACA recipients could be headed Wednesday to the US Supreme Court. The Justice Department warned a federal appeals court that if judges can't rule by then, it would ask the high court to weigh in this term on its push to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which protects from deportation some 700,000 young, undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children.

Wednesday is Halloween. Still don't have a Halloween costume? If you have a cardboard box, you can whip one up by the time trick-or-treating gets underway.
 
As Americans launch into Halloween, celebrations begin Wednesday for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The cultural holiday, which originated in Mexico, is observed with elaborate altars as well as sweets and costumes adorned with skull designs and bright colors to remember loved ones who have died. 

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are due to head home Thursday after a two-week international tour. The couple, who are expecting their first child, visited Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji. See their whirlwind trip in pictures here.

India may impose tariffs on US goods Friday in response to US import tariffs on steel and aluminum. India has twice delayed the move, which could affect 30 products, including almonds, walnuts and apples, worth $241 million. The decision comes as Trump has rattled strong US-India ties with tariffs and pressure to halt oil imports from Iran.
 
It's not exactly the peanut butter in a Reese's cup, but this giraffe finds the yummy filling as it enjoys a Halloween treat Thursday at ZSL London Zoo. Check out more images from this past week in this photo gallery from our friends at CNN Photos.
 
"She used the text to illustrate the damage bullies can do, the need to always put kindness and acceptance at the forefront, and the shortsightedness of judging a book by its cover."
Middle school principal Chelsea Behanna in a letter defending a visit by dancer and performance artist Zachary Sullivan (stage name: Jessica L'Whor), who read to students from the book series "Horrible Harry" while in drag.
 
Do we sense a whiff of Michael Cohen?
"Ray Donovan," the ultimate "fixer," returns tonight with some Trump-style baggage as it makes the move to New York. The crime drama airs at 9 ET on Showtime.

The teenage witch is back
Dump the dense mythology of "Harry Potter" and a pinch of "The Witches of Eastwick" into your cauldron for a darker teen-witch remake of "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," now streaming on Netflix. 

Twisted fantasy
Director Luca Guadagnino is back with a bitter tonic in "Suspiria," his divisive take on Dario Argento's 1977 cult classic. It's in theaters now.
 
Swing for the fences
The World Series battle is still on, with the Red Sox marching back into Dodger Stadium tonight for Game 5. You can judge every pitch for yourself starting at 8 ET on Fox.

Race for the border
Formula One heads south to Mexico City for a showdown today at the historic Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. All eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton as he aims for his fifth world championship. Grand prix coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

The ol' heave-ho
Americans Harrison Maurus, Mattie Rogers and Sarah Robles are hoping for repeat success as the International Weightlifting Federation World Weightlifting Championships begin Wednesday in Turkmenistan. The trio last year ended a 12-year medal drought.
 
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