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It’s Sunday, November 3 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• Trump’s final push in North Carolina

• The pet squirrel Peanut who was euthanized

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Trump in North Carolina

Trump zeroes in on North Carolina to fend off Harris in this vital swing state. NCnewsline.com says his recent rally in Greensboro is part of his bid to capture key electoral votes.

LA Times looks back to Trump's hard-fought 2020 victory in NC. It explains why he calls it a must-win for sealing the “whole ballgame” in 2024.

PBS says the problem for Trump is that the state has seen mixed party support in recent elections.

While NPR discusses Trump's strategy. He’s focused on the economy and immigration in North Carolina. And he’s targeting areas he believes could swing conservative.

Peanut the squirrel

Peanut, a pet squirrel in New York, became a social media sensation until authorities seized and euthanized him. Owning wild animals like squirrels is illegal without a license.

Democratandchronicle.com says that Peanut's euthanization sparked public outrage, including a Change.org petition and GoFundMe campaign.

According to NBC News, the main concern is rabies: Peanut was euthanized to be tested, since he bit someone.

Wpdh.com notes that Mark Longo, Peanut’s owner, ran an animal sanctuary. But that didn't exempt Peanut from wildlife laws.

CBS News has more details: Only licensed rehabilitators can keep wild animals like squirrels. If you want to own a squirrel or rehab one, you need to be licensed. But that could take months.

1) In Spain, thousands volunteer for recovery after deadly floods, while the king faces public anger.

2) Harris and Trump are neck-and-neck in swing states, according to the latest NYT/Siena poll.

3) A tornado caused extensive damage in an Oklahoma City neighborhood, flipping cars and damaging homes.

4) Kamala Harris surprises on SNL, sparking debate over the show's political role days before the election.