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1. Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh Dead at 84
FARE THEE WELL
The bassist’s death leaves just two founding members of the legendary jam band alive.
MEDIA
2. ‘West Wing’ Star Cancels WaPo Subscription Over Non-Endorsement
‘DIES IN DARKNESS’
The Jeff Bezos-owned paper is opting not to endorse a candidate in the election for the first time in 40 years.
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3. ‘Monsters’ Star Hopes to See Menendez Brothers Free After Resentence Recommendation
MENENDEZ MOMENTUM
Cooper Koch, who played Erik, released an statement after the LA County District Attorney announced a resentencing recommendation.
U.S. NEWS
4. James Franco Confirms Friendship With Seth Rogen Is ‘Over’
THIS IS THE END
The actor said in a new interview that he hasn’t spoken to his longtime friend and collaborator in years.
Don’t Miss a Single Layup With These Epic Hisense TV Deals
ALLEY-OOP
If you’re seeing more grey than orange this October, it might be time to upgrade your NBA viewing lineup with these Hisense deals.
5. Catfisher Who Caused Death of American Girl Jailed for Life
WORST CASE
The man admitted to 185 charges involving 70 children but police estimate he may have had more than 3,500 victims.
WORLD
6. New York Post Performs Massive U-Turn on ‘Unfit’ Donald Trump
BUT THEN AGAIN...
The Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper changed its mind to say Trump is the right person to lead the country again.
POLITICS
7. Mysterious New RBG PAC Starts Donating Millions—to Trump
'GREAT MINDS'
The PAC spent $20 million on Trump Friday.
8. 13 Ex-Trump Officials Back John Kelly’s ‘Fascism’ Warnings
‘WHO HE IS’
More than a dozen Trump administration officials went on the record in support of his former chief of staff.
9. Matthew Perry Had a ‘Premonition’ Before He Died, His Mother Says
‘IT WORRIED ME’
The “Friends” star told his mom how much he loved her shortly before he died from abusing ketamine.
10. McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Popular Burger Topping
HOLD THE...
A nationwide recall has prompted Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut to pull the ingredient as well.
11. Elon Musk Hands Out More $1M Voting Checks Despite Feds’ Warning
DOJ WHO?
The Department of Justice already sent a letter telling Musk’s America PAC to stand down.
12. ‘Naked and Afraid’ Star, 34, Killed in Car Crash in Hawaii
‘ADVENTUROUS SOUL’
The 34-year-old described herself as a Scuba diver, boat captain and modern-day pirate.
13. Usha Vance's Classmate Says She had No Inner Life
‘SINCERELY’
Law school classmates said Usha Vance was well-liked, but “didn’t seem to have strong emotions,” according to a new profile.
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