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Neil Diamond performs during the 84th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 16, 2013 in New York. The singer announced his retirement from performing after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Neil Diamond Announces Retirement From Touring Following Parkinson's Diagnosis

The sequined legend is giving up the road — doctor's orders. Diamond was on the cusp of finishing his 50th Anniversary World Tour.

A University of Washington research coordinator holds up a swab after testing a someone for coronavirus on Oct. 23 in Seattle. The U.S. recorded a record high number of new daily cases Friday.

U.S. Records Highest Number Of Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day Since Pandemic Began

The 83,000 surpasses the previous record from mid-July by about 6,000. In addition, 943 people died from COVID-19 on Friday. Cases of the virus have been rising in the U.S. since mid-September.

People pass a store in Beijing on Monday. The government's figures show that China's pace of economic growth in the second quarter was at its slowest in nearly three decades.

China's Economy Falters; Slowest Growth In Nearly 3 Decades

The pace of growth in the second quarter was its slowest since 1992. The National Bureau of Statistics attributed the change to a complicated international environment.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's western province of Herat. This came just days after a series of tremors caused massive damage in the same region.

Photos: Afghanistan hit by another earthquake

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the same region around Herat, which was devastated by a previous temblor on October 7.

Sunday Puzzle: Pet theory

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer plays the puzzle with KAMW listener Daniel Abramson of Albuquerque, N.M, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

A new generation of smart speakers greatly improves on the device's sound quality.

Tiny Tech Tips: Which Of The New, 'Hi-Fi' Smart Speakers Sounds The Best?

The new generation of smart speakers doesn't always play nice with each other's ecosystems, but at least they all sound much better.

Voters cast their ballots during early voting at a polling station at Truman College in Chicago, Ill.

When Do Polls Close On Election Day, And Where Should I Vote?

Election Day is finally here, and NPR has everything you need to know about poll closing times.

Morning news brief

A watchdog says the U.S. Secret Service deleted many text messages sent around Jan. 6. Biden meets with Palestinian Authority President. And, a deadly strike in Vinnitsyia, Ukraine kills at least 23.

In 'Our Short History,' A Dying Single Mom Pens A Letter To Her Son

Lauren Grodstein's new novel follows a political consultant who's determined to use what time she has left to share as much as she can with her 6-year-old son, including the identity of his father.

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered?

Register to vote here. Keep reading to see the various voter registration drives taking place TODAY in the DMV: Register to Vote September 27, 2016 • 8:00…

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