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With less than two weeks remaining until Election Day, the U. S. presidential candidates are making their final charge to win voters, and one demographic has emerged as a key target: Latinos. Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris made her pitch in a pre-taped interview with Telemundo that aired on Wednesday, while her Republican rival former President Donald Trump gathered Latino business leaders for a roundtable in Florida on Tuesday.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 24, the 298th day of 2024. There are 68 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 24, 2002, authorities apprehended John Allen Muhammad and teenager Lee Boyd Malvo near Myersville, Maryland, in the Washington-area sniper attacks. (Malvo was later sentenced to life in prison. Muhammad was sentenced to death and executed in 2009.) Also on this date: In 1537, Jane Seymour, the third wife of England’s King Henry VIII, died 12 days after giving birth to Prince Edward, later King Edward VI. Related Articles In Pueblo, sausage sandwiches and sloppers reign supreme in local cuisine Today in History: October 23, Beirut barracks bombings Today in History: October 22, Apollo 7 returns with a splash National park’s 25th anniversary is a milestone for Colorado conservation, compromise Today in History: October 21, Pistorius convicted in shooting death In 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph message was sent by Chief Justice Stephen J.

Moon Alert: After 2 a.m. EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Leo. Happy Birthday for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024: You know what makes people tick. You are entertaining, quiet, attractive and clever. This is a year of service, especially service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so you can be supportive to others.

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