Foreign nationals who have been trapped in Gaza since war broke out have been able to leave the territory through Egypt’s Rafah crossing. U.S. sources say nearly 200 Americans have escaped the warzone. Chris Livesay has their stories from Cairo. Source
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Animal shelters think creatively to help families keep their pets amid “crisis”
The Denver Animal Shelter even brought on a social worker for pets to connect owners with support. Source
Blinken seeks to contain Israel-Hamas war; meets with Middle East leaders
Blinken started his trip on Friday with a stop in Israel, his third since the war began. Source
Biden weighs in on Virginia midterm elections in last-minute push
Biden gives last-minute endorsements to Democratic candidates for the state Legislature, with abortion access at stake and as his own approval ratings have been suffering. Source
Former Guinea dictator, 2 others escape from prison, justice minister says
Gunmen stormed the main prison in Guinea’s capital early Saturday. Source
Foreign nationals race to escape Gaza
The White House said Friday that more than 100 U.S. citizens and their families have so far evacuated Gaza into Egypt through the Rafah crossing. Among them was a Palestinian-American mother and her three children, two of whom were initially denied entry into Egypt because they are not U.S. passport holders. Chris Livesay has their story. Source
Yuba City Sikh Festival expected to bring 200,000 visitors to town this weekend
This is the largest Sikh festival in the world, outside of India, and this year’s event follows a major investigation into organized crime that had targeted this Northern California Sikh community. Source
How to watch the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Oregon State Beavers game tonight
If the Buffaloes want to reach a bowl game, they’ll need to win two out of their next four games, but the 6-2 Beavers are tough competition in Week 10. Source
One killed, 5 wounded in Cincinnati shooting
Some of the victims were juveniles, authorities said. Source
How to watch the Missouri Rebels vs. Georgia Bulldogs game today
The Bulldogs face their toughest test of the 2023 NCAA football season against the Missouri Rebels. Source