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The cohost brought up the astronaut during a discussion of Kim Kardashian's claim that the moon landing was fake.

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The cohost brought up the astronaut during a discussion of Kim Kardashian's claim that the moon landing was fake.

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Tony Dokoupil at PaleyFest 2024 on Oct. 22, 2024 in New York City; Buzz Aldrin attends the 2018 amfAR Gala on Feb. 7, 2018 in New York City. Credit:

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- *CBS Mornings *anchors got into a spirited discussion over Kim Kardashian's claim that the moon landing was fake.

- Cohost Tony Dokoupil joked Buzz Aldrin would "come out of the ground" over it, thinking the astronaut was dead.

- The 95-year-old Aldrin is alive, but his wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday at age 66.

*CBS Mornings* anchor Tony Dokoupil's mind might've temporarily left orbit for outer space, judging by a reported flub he made live on the air about famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

As Dokoupil and fellow *CBS Mornings* personalities Nate Burleson and real-life space traveler Gayle King discussed Kim Kardashian's headline-making claim on Thursday's episode of* The Kardashians* that Aldrin's 1969 moon landing was "fake," the TV journalist mistakenly asserted that the 95-year-old space explorer was dead.

While partially defending Kardashian's comments, Burleson observed that, "NASA has said in the past it's too expensive or the hype has died down or priorities have shifted for the U.S. in our plans to go to the moon. But yet and still, we haven't been back," adding that "I'm not saying [Kardashian is] right. I'm just saying, her curiosities are fair," per PEOPLE.

CBS Mornings cohost Tony Dokoupil on Sept. 29, 2025.

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"Nate, it is Halloween," Dokoupil replied, per PEOPLE. "Buzz Aldrin's skeletal bones are going to come out of the ground and punch you in the face."

The outlet reported that after several moments, Dokoupil appeared to realize he might be mistaken about Aldrin, telling his colleagues, "I want to make sure Buzz Aldrin is actually dead. I kind of lost track of it."

Dokoupil then looked toward show staffers for help, telling them, "Please tell me right now if it's not, because I want to clear this up."

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As he doubled down on facts about the moon landing, the broadcaster said that "we were highly motivated" to get to the moon at the time. "We were in a race with the Soviet Union who we thought was going to go up there and drop nuclear weapons on our heads," he continued. "We were afraid for our lives and we spent a huge portion of our national wealth on this. It's like every student was trying to be the best scientist to work on the problem. Yes, it happened. And then we were like, 'Alright, we did it' and we took a break. And we haven't been back."

When Dokoupil finished his remarks, Burleson stepped in to issue a correction related to Aldrin.

"Buzz is alive, by the way," Burleson said, prompting Dokoupil to ask, "Is he? Buzz, come on the show. We love you. Punch me in the face, actually. Punch both of us!"

He continued, "Buzz Aldrin, my apologies. I think Kim Kardashian owes you an apology as well."

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CBS Mornings cohosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson on Sept 29. 2025.

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While Aldrin is very much alive, his wife, Anca Faur, died Tuesday at age 66, just two years after the couple married.

Following Kardashian's comments on *The Kardashians*, NASA responded in a statement on social media.

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"Yes, @KimKardashian, we've been to the Moon before… 6 times!" wrote NASA acting administrator and former *Real World *star Sean Duffy on X.

He then pointed to the upcoming Artemis mission, which he said is "going back under the leadership" of President Donald Trump.

"We won the last space race and we will win this one too," Duffy finished.

A representative for Kardashian did not respond to EW's request for comment.

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North Carolina gets the first ACC win of Bill Belichick's tenure over Syracuse

North Carolina gets the first ACC win of Bill Belichick's tenure over Syracuse Nick BrombergNovember 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM 0 North Carolina's nightmare is over. Bill Belichick's team has beaten a power conference opponent. The Tar Heels got their first ACC win of the season on Friday night in a 2710 win over Syracuse. The win makes North Carolina 35 overall and 13 in the ACC. And it crucially keeps the Tar Heels' slim bowl hopes alive. You'd be forgiven if you thought Halloween in what's now known as the JMA Wireless Dome would go poorly for North Carolina.

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North Carolina's nightmare is over. Bill Belichick's team has beaten a power conference opponent.

The Tar Heels got their first ACC win of the season on Friday night in a 27-10 win over Syracuse. The win makes North Carolina 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the ACC. And it crucially keeps the Tar Heels' slim bowl hopes alive.

You'd be forgiven if you thought Halloween in what's now known as the JMA Wireless Dome would go poorly for North Carolina. The Tar Heels trailed 10-3 early thanks to a Syracuse fumble return for a TD and as Orange true freshman QB Joseph Filardi failing to complete his first eight passes of the game.

But things got a lot better for the Tar Heels in the second half. UNC scored 14 points in the third quarter and turned the game into a rout in the fourth quarter after a Melkart Abo Jaoude sack of Filardi turned into a fumble recovery by Smith Vilbert. Three plays later, UNC QB Gio Lopez found Jordan Shipp wide open for a 21-yard touchdown and a 17-point lead.

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If North Carolina didn't win on Friday night, it was hard to see where the Tar Heels were going to get an ACC win in 2025. UNC's only two wins of the season so far came over Charlotte and Richmond.

But there were signs of frustrating progress over the past two games. UNC lost by three at Cal despite multiple mistakes near the end zone and were less than a foot away on a 2-point conversion from an upset win over No. 15 Virginia in Week 9.

Syracuse entered Friday night's game at 1-4 in the conference and Filardi was making the first start of his career as he prepares to also play lacrosse in the spring. Filardi is the third quarterback to start a game for the Orange this season after Steve Angeli suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the team's win over Clemson.

North Carolina now needs to win three of its final four games to have a chance at a bowl game. And it'll probably only be favored in one of those contests. The Tar Heels host Stanford in Week 11 before games against Wake Forest, Duke and NC State to finish the season.

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Guyana arrests incoming opposition leader following US extradition request

Guyana arrests incoming opposition leader following US extradition request BERT WILKINSON October 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM 0 FILE Presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed of the We Invest in Nationhood party displays his inkstained finger after voting in general elections in Georgetown, Guyana, Sept. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File) () GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Authorities in Guyana arrested the South American country's incoming opposition leader on Friday following an extradition request from the U.S. government.

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Authorities in Guyana arrested the South American country's incoming opposition leader on Friday following an extradition request from the U.S. government.

Azruddin Mohamed, one of Guyana's wealthiest citizens, was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Florida on charges including money laundering, bribery, tax evasion and wire and mail fraud.

Mohamed is the leader of the We Invest in Nationhood party, which won 16 of the 65 parliamentary seats in the Sept. 1 general election.

He appeared in court Friday and was later released on $750 bond and ordered to return to court in early November for a second extradition hearing.

Also arrested and released on bond was his father, Nazar Mohamed, who faces the same accusations.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall said authorities were acting on a formal request from the U.S. for their extradition.

One of the Mohameds' attorneys, Siand Dhurjon, said some of the offenses "are not extraditable offenses under the laws of our land or even the extradition treaty" that Guyana has.

Last year, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed, his father and his family business for allegedly smuggling more than 22,000 pounds (10,000 kilograms) of gold to the U.S. from Guyana, and evading more than $50 million in taxes.

Azruddin Mohamed was expected to be elected by incoming opposition lawmakers as their leader on Monday when Parliament reconvenes for its first sitting.

The case has underscored persistent government corruption in the oil-rich South American nation.

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The HBO Max series is brimming with references to King's vast literary universe. Every Stephen King Easter egg you may have missed in IT: Welcome to Derry The HBO Max series is brimming with references to King's vast literary universe. By Randall Colburn :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/RandallColburnauthorphotoe7e8b48d9f8645588439077e721a5f48.jpg) Randall Colburn Randall Colburn is a writer and editor at . His work has previously appeared on The A.V. Club, The Guardian, The Ringer, and many other publications. EW's editorial guidelines October 31, 2025 5:14 p.m.

The HBO Max series is brimming with references to King's vast literary universe.

Every Stephen King Easter egg you may have missed in IT: Welcome to Derry

The HBO Max series is brimming with references to King's vast literary universe.

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Like the malevolent clown dancing in its dark heart, *IT: Welcome to Derry* is a strange creature.

The series is technically a prequel to 2017's *IT* and 2019's *IT Chapter Two, *which were adapted from Stephen King's 1986 epic novel about Derry, Maine, a small town being terrorized by an ancient, child-devouring evil that surfaces every 27 years. According to co-creator Andy Muschietti, who also directed the films, *Welcome to Derry* will adapt the book's various interludes, which dig deep into Derry's violent history and how its namesake creature factors into it.

And while that's true, the show is also its own beast, deviating greatly from King's story by weaving in military intrigue, spycraft, and Native American mythology. That gives the creative team ample freedom to flesh out their vision of Derry, all while paying tribute to the breadth of King's vast oeuvre, which, by virtue of the author's penchant for cross-pollination, lends itself to Easter eggs.

What an Easter egg *is*, exactly, is up for interpretation. But for the purposes of this piece, we're focusing on direct and oblique references to the book *IT* and King's work in general. Also, for the sake of clarity, we'll be calling the story's nameless shapeshifter Pennywise, the leering clown that often serves as its painted face.

Below are all of the Stephen King Easter eggs in *Welcome to Derry. *Be sure to bookmark this piece, as we'll be updating it after each new episode.

Episode 1: 'The Pilot'

Bert the Turtle in 'IT: Welcome to Derry' episode 1.

- The surname of Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo) will be familiar to fans of both the novel and its adaptations, as it's shared by Mike, a key member of the Losers' Club who goes on to become the town's librarian (and the researcher of the interludes on which *Welcome to Derry* is based). An older version of Leroy (played by Steven Williams) is seen in Muschietti's *IT* films showing Mike (Chosen Jacobs) the ropes at his abattoir.****

- Fans may also recognize the surname of Teddy Uris (Mikkal Karim-Fidler), the broccoli-haired pre-teen who features heavily in episode 1. Stan Uris (played by Wyatt Oleff and Andy Bean in the films) is among the most ill-fated members of the Losers' Club. Considering what happens to Teddy at the end of episode 1, it's likely his brother, not him, who is Stan's father.

'It: Welcome to Derry' star Chris Chalk explains Dick Hallorann's unexpected role

'It: Welcome to Derry' star Stephen Rider initially lost out on Mike Hanlon movie role

- We don't spend much time with him in episode 1, but the Black soldier seen with Leroy at the Derry military base is Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk). Hallorann is best known from *The Shining*, in which he teaches a young Danny Torrance to use his psychic gift. The character also appears briefly in *IT*'s first interlude, though it's clear his role will be expanded on in this series.****

- One of the more curious elements of *IT* is Maturin the turtle, a cosmic being that essentially serves as a benevolent counterpart to the evil in Derry. Maturin hasn't been portrayed in any adaptations yet — it would be very difficult to pull off — but is often referenced. *Welcome to Derry* is no exception, with the school's mascot being Bert the Turtle. We also see Matty (Miles Ekhardt) give Lilly (Clara Stack) a toy turtle, and she responds by saying, "Turtles are lucky."

A bloody finger rising from the drain on 'IT: Welcome to Derry'.

- After Lilly hears the voice of missing Matty coming up through her bathtub drain, she shrieks when one of his bloody fingers reaches up through it. This may or may not be a reference to "The Moving Finger," a short story collected in King's 1993 book *Nightmares & Dreamscapes*. In that story, a man is haunted by a long, multi-jointed finger rising from his bathroom sink.****

- Eagle-eyed viewers will see a *Creature From the Black Lagoon* poster in Phil's (Jack Molloy Legault) room. In the book, the scaly Creature is among the many forms Pennywise takes when terrorizing its victims.

"Alvin Marsh," reads bathroom graffiti in 'IT: Welcome to Derry'.

- During a scene between Lilly and Marge (Matilda Lawler) in the school bathroom, the name "Alvin Marsh" is seen written inside a heart on the wall. Alvin Marsh is the name of the abusive father of the Losers' Club's Beverly Marsh (played by Sophia Lillis and Jessica Chastain in the films).****

- This one might be pushing it, but Teddy is notably seen reading a Clayface comic book. For one, Clayface is, like Pennywise, a shapeshifter. Secondly, DC Studios' upcoming Clayface film was written by Mike Flanagan, who has directed multiple Stephen King adaptations, including *Gerald's Game*, *Doctor Sleep*, and the upcoming *Carrie* series for Amazon.**

Episode 2: 'The Thing in the Dark'

Peter Outerbridge as Clint Bowers in 'IT: Welcome to Derry' episode 2.

- This episode offers a look at how the U.S. military is attempting to leverage Hallorann's "gifts," a.k.a. the shining, to help track down Pennywise's lair.****

- Juniper Hill, the mental hospital where Lilly is taken at episode's end, appears in numerous King books, including *IT*. (In the book, one of the guards is named John Koontz, a supposed dig at author Dean Koontz, one of King's contemporaries.)****

- Derry's police chief is named Clint Bowers (Peter Outerbridge), another name that should ring a bell with Constant Readers. Henry Bowers is the local punk who relentlessly bullies the Losers' Club and later falls under the spell of Pennywise. Henry's dad, Butch, was portrayed as a cop in Muschietti's films, and we're guessing Clint is his father.

A sign announcing the building of a Paul Bunyan statue on 'IT: Welcome to Derry'.

- A great deal of hubbub is being made over the installation of a Paul Bunyan statue in Derry. That statue, as fans of both the book and *IT Chapter Two* know, will be used to terrifying effect by Pennywise.****

- Lilly is seen drinking a Fizz-A-La soda. A fictional soda brand in King's work is Nozz-A-La.****

- This episode marks the first appearance of Secondhand Rose, Secondhand Clothes, a thrift store featured in several King stories. In *IT Chapter Two*, King himself played the store's proprietor.****

- Is this an Easter egg? Maybe? Well, the man Charlotte (Taylour Paige) sees outside the drugstore in downtown Derry looks very much like a younger Norbert Keene, the creepy pharmacist the Losers encounter in the films.

Larry Day as Stan Kersh on 'IT: Welcome to Derry'.

- The butcher Charlotte meets is named Stan Kersh (Larry Day). Kersh is also the name of the elderly woman (?) Beverly finds living in her old home when she returns to Derry as an adult.****

- In detention, "Mike loves Christine" is written on the chalkboard. How can we not think of the 1958 Plymouth Fury at the center of King's 1983 novel *Christine*?**

Where can I watch IT: Welcome to Derry?

*IT: Welcome to Derry *streams on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

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Ford to recall about 79,800 vehicles in US for door panel, lightbar defects, NHTSA says

Ford to recall about 79,800 vehicles in US for door panel, lightbar defects, NHTSA says ReutersOctober 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM 11 FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo on a Ford F150 pickup truck for sale in Encinitas, California, U.S. October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo (Reuters) Ford Motor is recalling 79,781 vehicles in the U.S. that are at risk of having interior panels near the front doors that could detach and rear lights that may stop working, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

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(Reuters) -Ford Motor is recalling 79,781 vehicles in the U.S. that are at risk of having interior panels near the front doors that could detach and rear lights that may stop working, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

The recall includes 14,843 F-150 Lightning BEV pickup trucks for the rear lightbar problem and 64,938 Ford Flex vehicles for the door panel defect.

Separately, Ford is also recalling nearly 34,481 units of re-manufactured 10R80 automatic transmissions that were used as service repair parts for some Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the NHTSA added.

The automaker had recalled 227,006 vehicles on Thursday for issues including air bubbles in windshield glass and loose seat frames, and 175,000 vehicles on Wednesday for moonroof wind deflectors that could detach from Expedition and Navigator SUVs and F-series pickups, bringing the total number of recalls this week close to half a million.

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Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak

Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak JONEL ALECCIA October 31, 2025 at 9:30 PM 1 This image provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, shows packaging for the Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplement sold at Sam's Club stores. (FDA via AP) () At least 11 people have been sickened, including three who were hospitalized, with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online, federal health officials said Friday.

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At least 11 people have been sickened, including three who were hospitalized, with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online, federal health officials said Friday.

Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements have been pulled from store shelves because they contain moringa leaf powder that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Infections were confirmed in seven states: Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina and Virginia. Illnesses were reported between May and September.

The source of the salmonella was traced to a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farm Direct in Jodhpur, India, according to an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. State health officials in Virginia and Michigan collected and tested samples of the product from the homes of people who fell ill.

Moringa is a plant native to India and other countries prized for essential nutrients including protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, according to research published by the National Institutes of Health. Its leaves can be dried and powdered.

Consumers should not eat the supplements and should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps. Most people who get sick recover within a week. Infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.

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Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses

Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses JOHN O'CONNOR October 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM 38 1 / 2Federal Enforcement ChicagoU.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents arrive to escort U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Gregory Bovino from federal court in Chicago, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker legislation prohibiting federal authorities from making immigration arrests near courthouses, but even one of the measure's top sponsors questions whether it can survive a court challenge.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker legislation prohibiting federal authorities from making immigration arrests near courthouses, but even one of the measure's top sponsors questions whether it can survive a court challenge.

The proposal adopted early Friday also allows lawsuits when people believe their constitutional rights have been violated during civil immigration arrests.

The legislation imposes civil damages for false imprisonment when someone attending a court hearing or appearing as a party or witness to a legal proceeding is arrested. Proponents say courts must be accessible to everyone to pursue remedies to violations of their rights.

Democratic Senate President Don Harmon, a lead sponsor, acknowledged the measure will face a court challenge.

"It's not just about the constitutionality of the law, which I think is sound, but it's the reality that the courts are stacked against us," Harmon said. "The federal government can try to remove it from state courts to federal courts. They can try to substitute the government itself for the individual defendants, but that's not a reason not to try."

Pritzker, a Democrat, supports the idea and will review the plan when it reaches his desk, spokesperson Matt Hill said.

Two weeks ago, the top judge in Cook County, home to Chicago, issued an order with the same prohibition. It's unclear whether the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has followed the dictum, but at the time, federal officials dismissed it, saying "there are no legal sanctuaries where you can hide and avoid the consequences for breaking the law."

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement, which began two months ago in Chicago and its suburbs, is intended to round up migrants living in the country illegally, particularly those with criminal records. But witnesses have reported repeated incidents in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain people regardless of citizenship or legal status.

"No one should have to choose between seeking justice and risking their freedom," said co-sponsoring Sen. Celina Villanueva. "Courthouses must be places where people can resolve disputes, testify and support loved ones, not sites of fear or intimidation."

The legislation, approved largely along party lines, also requires hospitals, day care centers and higher education institutions to create policies delineating how they would handle immigration agents inside their facilities.

Other states have taken similar action or otherwise adopted practices to protect immigrants. California has limited immigration enforcement action in courthouses since 2017. Guidance published by California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the state can't control federal immigration action, but "the state has a responsibility to provide safe and secure access to court facilities to all residents regardless of immigration status."

In September, Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Raheem Mullins issued a policy prohibiting warrantless arrests inside state courts, as well as banning the use in judicial buildings of face coverings, routinely worn by ICE officers.

"Judges, staff, litigants, members of the public, they all must be able to conduct their business in our courthouses without fear of disruption," Mullins said.

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