The Agriculture Department reported that a pig in Oregon tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first time this virus has been found in a pig in the U.S. The discovery raises concerns about the potential spread of the virus. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris is hitting battleground states after delivering a closing argument speech ahead of the 2024 election. In other news, five people are facing criminal charges in Texas for a suspected $1 million teacher cheating scheme, a Florida teen has been arrested for wielding a machete at a polling station, and there is a growing black market demand for golden eagle feathers used by Native Americans. Additionally, a Brazilian au pair has pleaded guilty in a Virginia double-homicide case, a suspect has been arrested after a standoff at an Atlanta hotel, and a group is fighting for the legal rights of five elephants. The content also covers topics such as child care costs in New Mexico, the discovery of an ancient Maya city in Mexico using laser technology, election security threats, airlines required to refund fliers for significant disruptions, and more. Steve Bannon has been released from prison after a contempt of Congress sentence, and there are questions about why a Chicago shooting suspect has not been charged with a hate crime. Overall, the news highlights a range of current events and issues happening across the country.
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