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All remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas. That word today as President Trump is in the region to mark the first phase of a U.S.-negotiated peace plan designed to end the bloodshed started by the October 7th, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.        The federal government shutdown continues with little signs of progress to end it. The Senate has conducted seven votes on Democratic and Republican plans for short-term funding, but all have failed. Senators won't be back for another effort until tomorrow.        Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is rejecting President Trump's consideration of invoking the Insurrection Act. During an appearance on ABC's "This Week", the democratic governor said there is no ground to use the 19th century law. The Insurrection Act would allow active-duty troops to be deployed in U.S. cities.        Heavy rain and strong winds from a powerful nor'easter have forced the cancellation of New York City's 81st annual Columbus Day Parade. Officials say the ongoing storm and a state of emergency made it too dangerous to hold the event. The nor'easter continues to bring flooding and high winds across the region, with New Jersey also under a state of emergency.        Ex-Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is speaking out after being booked in Indianapolis Sunday following his hospital release. The FOX sports analyst told reporters outside the Marion County Jail that he's "recovering slowly" and that "it's a long process" after posing for mug shots and getting fingerprinted on assault and battery charges. Perry Tole, a 69-year-old truck driver, claims he stabbed Sanchez in the chest in self-defense after the drunk former NFL star attacked him at a hotel loading dock last weekend.        Tron: Ares is number one at the box office, although the early returns were disappointing. Disney's sci-fi sequel made just under 34-million this weekend, below the 45 to 50-million it was targeting. Channing Tatum's dramedy Roofman placed second, earning eight million.       

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