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Trump administration staffers hosted a Halloween party in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building that included a reimagined Mount Rushmore with President Trump’s face and that of numerous Cabinet members, according to a photo reviewed by The Post. wapo.st/4sEJkjK

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's diplomatic ties with China and Russia have strengthened, reducing interest in U.S. talks. The apparent rebuff reflects Trump’s diminishing leverage in pursuing the regime’s denuclearization — as per U.S. policy. wapo.st/4zCR4W9

Column by Shane O’Neill: “Citizen Kim,” the new nuanced yet imperfect biography of Kim Kardashian by Jonathan Van Meter, definitely left me with a more authentic — or at least more human — impression of Kim and her family. wapo.st/4zjkUP3

Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a foot injury in practice on Friday, according to a person familiar with the situation. Payne will undergo further testing, but he is expected to miss an extended period and could be out for the rest of the season. wapo.st/4zfHeZX

Anne Jaegerman, a 69-year-old retired preschool teacher, has stood at the site of President Trump’s proposed 250-foot tall triumphal arch every weekday since mid-September, holding an American flag and a homemade sign with the words “NO ARCH.” wapo.st/4A9ebY9

Ahead of a unity event, Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate and one of his primary opponents traded barbs. Meanwhile, Americans are embracing early voting with fervor this election season. Here’s what you might have missed on the campaign trail Friday: wapo.st/48oa3rd

At 2 a.m. on Nov. 1, most Americans will “fall back” to standard time. Even though it's just one hour, it can still throw off your body clock. Here's how to prepare: wapo.st/4if88Ki

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) reiterated her criticism of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a lengthy statement that rehashes the Democratic rivals’ fierce divisions on Israel ahead of Election Day. wapo.st/3W92qSR

Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s leading investigative newspaper, announced it will shut down after more than 30 years of operation, as pressure from authorities reached new heights. “They’ve killed us,” the newspaper said in a farewell letter. wapo.st/4A3YcKQ

The Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton (R) has revolved around the issue of government corruption, a top voter concern this election. Texas Republicans are scrambling to prevent the first Senate Democratic victory since 1988. wapo.st/4ikuB8Q

Alaska’s chief federal prosecutor confirmed that his office opened a criminal investigation into an alleged Democratic scheme to recruit a candidate into the state’s Senate race with the same name as the Republican incumbent in an effort to confuse voters. wapo.st/47VG6P8

This autumn, cozy up with some vegetable and chicken sausage soup, or enjoy an apple cake with friends post-trip to the pumpkin patch. Here are a few fall recipes to try this season: wapo.st/4ioYcO9

A federal judge in D.C. considered whether to dismiss the latest set of charges against former FBI director James B. Comey or allow the Justice Department to continue with the case — its third federal prosecution of him in the last 13 months. wapo.st/3UXG9XN

The share of people working from home in the U.S. continued to decline last year, according to census data. Austin and Denver now have the highest work-from-home rates among the top 25 metro areas. wapo.st/4zCGm1T

Column: Millions of people use cannabis as a sleep aid. But new research suggests it may not actually improve sleep quality. In fact, in some cases, using cannabis may actually worsen your sleep. wapo.st/48mC6Hx

A Texas grand jury has indicted ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales for running over an immigrant with his car in Houston, authorities announced. Morales was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon — his vehicle, Harris County’s district attorney said. wapo.st/3WGiZFP

Shout it from the rooftops: “Giving somebody less is a gift if you’re just going to be angry about giving it.” More words of wisdom from Carolyn Hax on the Post’s new relationship advice show, Life Hax: apple.co/4e8g4M9

Federal health scientists are trying to alert doctors to the risks of measles during pregnancy as U.S. cases surge, but how quickly that information will reach clinicians remains uncertain amid internal conflict, according to five people. wapo.st/3UlFZJz

IBS affects twice as many women as men. Scientists think estrogen may be one of the factors behind that. Our Ask A Doctor columnist explains the latest research: wapo.st/3WgjXbH