Thursday October 17th News Brief

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Arrest made after man shot in hallway of Bronx apartment building
Vice President Harris, former President Trump both get out of comfort zones while campaigning
Death of ex-One Direction member Liam Payne shocks fans around the world
East Orange School District announces half day for students, day after board votes on staffing cuts
New York Comic Con kicks off at the Javits Center in Manhattan
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