Daily Briefing: The Dodgers did it

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth World Series title in franchise history. USA TODAY noted that private organizations could benefit from former President Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of illegal migrants. And what purging the voter rolls in Virginia means for voting rights.

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Champions! Dodgers win World Series

In a five-run hole in Game 5 and against New York Yankees star Gerrit Cole, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a stunning rally in the fifth inning to tie the score, then rallied for two more runs to tie the score to pay attention and then take the lead for good, they closed their eyes and hoped for the best from a bullpen that was stretched to its limits. The move led to a 7-6 win in Game 5, a 4-1 Yankees sweep and the Dodgers' first World Series title since 2020 and first in a full season since 1988. Read USA TODAY's full recap of the wild victory.

Officials are preparing for Election Day

“We just want to make sure every area is covered. While we hope for the best, we also plan for the worst.”

– Detroit, Michigan, elections official Daniel Baxter. More than a dozen county and city election officials spoke to USA TODAY about what they are doing to ensure they can count ballots at central election counting sites after polls close, regardless of what happens outside.

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The big deal with Trump's deportation plan

The companies that quietly run the federal government's immigrant detention and deportation system are counting on a potentially massive payday if Donald Trump returns to the White House.

The background: Trump has promised a “mass deportation” effort that would round up millions of immigrants living in the country illegally to arrest and deport them – an effort that could take 10 years and cost nearly $1 trillion, according to the American Immigration Council.

Virginia can resume purging voter rolls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Virginia to reinstate the purging of suspected non-citizens from voter rolls. Over the objections of the three liberal justices, the court accepted an emergency request from state officials to intervene after lower courts halted a state program that had removed more than 1,600 names since Aug. 7. While Virginia's governor had more praise, voting rights advocates called it “a last-minute purge involving many known eligible citizens.” Read more

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Have a hyper-specific costume you need to explain?

You're not alone. In a gay world, Halloween is the one night of the year when people who are constantly online can dress up as the most niche Internet reference imaginable. People use the phrase “I hate gay Halloween” when posting hyper-specific Halloween costumes from the far corners of pop culture on their social media feeds. Read more

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Photo of the Day: The President Meets a Superhero

President Joe Biden met the one and only Spider-Man during a trick-or-treat event at the White House on Wednesday evening.

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