Things you should know today: 10/31/18

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Pittsburgh funerals continue after Trump visit and protests

A casket is carried out of Rodef Shalom Congregation after the funeral services for brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal, Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Pittsburgh. The brothers were killed in the mass shooting Saturday at the Tree of Life synagogue. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Members of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community will attend another round of funerals Oct. 31 for congregation members who were murdered in a shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue Saturday, Oct. 27. The funerals are surrounded by an onslaught of protests sparked by President Donald Trump’s visit to Pittsburgh Oct. 30.

Pipe bomb suspect searched targets, photos online

In this courtroom sketch, Cesar Sayoc, left, appears in federal court, Monday, Oct. 29, in Miami. Sayoc is accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent Democrats around the country. A judge will hold a hearing Friday on whether Sayoc can be released on bail. (Daniel Pontet via AP)

The U.S. Department of Justice has released evidence against pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc, who had photos and personal information of bomb targets compiled as part of his “domestic terror attack” plan. The FBI has determined Sayoc sent 15 explosive devices to Democrats and Trump supporters before being arrested.

Trump stokes pre-election fear of immigrants to drive voters

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Oct. 30, to travel to Pittsburgh following last weekends shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump’s push for new immigration policy days before midterm elections would revoke birthright citizenship to infants born on American soil by non-American parents and institute prolonged detention of migrants in “tent cities.”

Spooky Recuts: Happy Halloween from Studio C

Happy Halloween! Check out Studio C’s creepy compilation of your favorite characters in honor of the spookiest day of the year.

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