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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake before dawn Monday damaged the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, scattering debris but leaving the main structure standing, officials said. Authorities reported at least 20 dead and over 600 injured, with impacts reaching Badakhshan, where about 800 houses in one village in Shahr-e-Bozorg were partly or fully destroyed; poor internet has slowed casualty reporting. The Taliban Culture Ministry pledged swift assessment and repairs. Save the Children is dispatching a team to Samangan as temperatures fall. The quake comes three months after a deadly August temblor.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings filed to run for Florida governor as a Democrat, expanding the field to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. Demings, a former sheriff and Orlando police chief who has led the county since 2018, opened a campaign account Friday and is expected to announce Thursday after chatter about his candidacy. His bid sets up a primary with David Jolly, while Republican Byron Donalds, endorsed by Donald Trump, is the leading GOP contender. The GOP dismissed Demings’s campaign as "destined to flop." He has sparred with DeSantis over coronavirus response and a 287(g) dispute.

The State Department updated Nigeria’s status to a Country of Particular Concern over severe violations of religious freedom. President Donald Trump accused the government of failing to protect Christians, ordered the Pentagon to prepare possible action, and threatened to cut U.S. aid. Republicans said they will investigate alleged persecution, though experts and a U.S. commission note extremist violence harms both Christians and Muslims and casualty figures are disputed. Despite aid cuts, Washington announced $32.5 million for food assistance. Rapper Nicki Minaj praised Trump’s stance, earning thanks from U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz.

Israel's former top army lawyer Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was detained after admitting she approved the leak of surveillance footage from Sde Teiman prison showing an assault on a Palestinian detainee. Her resignation, brief disappearance and beachside recovery set off a political firestorm, with right-wing figures vilifying her and alleging she staged a suicide attempt. A judge extended her detention until Wednesday on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust and obstruction. The uproar has eclipsed the abuse case and highlighted Israel's polarization, as another officer was arrested in the probe and protesters earlier stormed the detention center.

Natalie Rowntree, 38, describes her early IVF treatment as intense, juggling seven appointments in eight weeks by using sick days and holidays to avoid telling her employer. New research by Fertility Matters at Work says 63% of employees undergoing IVF take sick leave to hide treatment, and warns of lost productivity. Campaigners want a legal right to paid time off, while the government points to flexible working plans. Labour MP Alice MacDonald is tabling a bill, but business groups warn against over legislation. Rowntree says legal rights would ease stress.

Before an announced crowd of 92,211, Arizona seized control early and never let go, beating Dallas 27-17 at AT&T Stadium to halt a five-game slide. Jacoby Brissett, subbing for injured starter Kyler Murray, threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns and added a 1-yard score, while Marvin Harrison Jr. caught seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. Arizona’s defense sacked Dak Prescott five times and forced three turnovers. Dallas gained 333 yards but squandered chances with two failed fourth downs, two fumbles, an interception and a missed 68-yard field goal. Arizona improved to 3-5; Dallas fell to 3-5-1.

CBS News obtained access to the Security Map, data from the Impact Project and Public Service Alliance cataloging nearly 2,000 threats to local officials over the past decade. Researchers say violent threats have surged across parties and levels of government; federal officials remain most targeted, but local cases now make up about one-third. Incidents were recorded in every state, with a quarter in seven battlegrounds, and nine verbal or online threats for each physical one. A swatting of Pennsylvania Republican Matt McCaffery, hours after he endorsed Kamala Harris, underscores the chilling effect as tools are offered to protect officials.

Speaking from Downing Street on Tuesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to promise “fair choices” in her 26 November Budget and address mounting speculation over tax rises. The Resolution Foundation says increases are inevitable, floating an income tax rise offset by a 2p cut to employee national insurance and an extended threshold freeze. Reeves says the plan will target fairness and opportunity to cut NHS waiting lists, reduce debt and ease living costs. With the OBR poised to downgrade productivity, potentially adding up to £20bn to her task, tax rises and spending cuts remain on the table.

With Disney channels dark on YouTube TV after stalled carriage talks, Disney publicly asked the streamer to temporarily restore ABC for U.S. Election Day on November 4, citing the public interest. YouTube TV refused, saying a 24-hour return would confuse customers and noting that most subscribers didn’t watch ABC on the past two Election Days. The company suggested Disney could immediately restore ABC and ESPN while negotiations continue, and accused ABC of using a similar tactic in a DirecTV dispute last year. As of 11 p.m. ET on Nov. 3, no channels had returned.

People magazine named actor Jonathan Bailey its Sexiest Man Alive, continuing its actor-heavy streak even as the IAC-owned magazine recently cut 6 percent of staff. The Wicked and Bridgerton star, likely the first publicly out gay honoree, called it "the honor of a lifetime" on Jimmy Fallon. People published two covers, including one with Bailey’s dog, Benson. Editors say the designation isn’t based on looks alone, and the magazine says neither side pays for it. Bailey follows 2024’s pick, John Krasinski, with People teasing "big shoes to fill."