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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published October 16, 2024 at 4:13 AM EDT

Polls move in Donald Trump’s direction, but race remains tight. White House tells Israel to increase aid to northern Gaza. Ukraine says North Korea may be sending soldiers to help Russia in the war.

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