Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead, as Ohtani injures shoulder Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and Los Angeles beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Saturday for a 2-0 Series lead. Read more on NPR

Ever felt so stressed you didn’t know what to do next? Try talking to your ‘parts’ ‘Parts work’ or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can help with stress.  Read more on NPR

Candy or potatoes? NPR readers share their quirky Halloween traditions NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to honoring loved ones, the activities are nowhere near sparse. Read more on NPR

‘Things ran hot at SNL’: Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live, his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his strengths. Read more on NPR

Harris is reaching out to Republicans. Some progressives feel left behind Vice President Harris has been campaigning with Republicans disaffected with former President Donald Trump. But some progressive voters aren’t loving the strategy. Read more on NPR

Sikh separatist, targeted once for assassination, says India still trying to kill him The alleged assassination attempt of a Sikh activist in the U.S. is part of a broader trend around the world in which foreign governments seek to silence critics overseas. Read more on NPR

These swing-state counties are key to understanding the presidential race These counties will help tell the story of how either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will become the next president. Read more on NPR

The GOP’s ‘survival instinct’ acts as an ally for Trump on Election Day and beyond Former President Donald Trump needs voters who may have misgivings about him or some of his behavior but who have deep loyalty to the Republican Party or deep aversion to the Democrats. Read more on NPR

Here’s one of the only places you can ride in a Filipino jeepney The popular, brightly painted minibuses are being phased out in the Philippines, but you can still tour San Francisco’s Filipino Cultural District in one. Read more on NPR

Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza The Gaza Health Ministry’s emergency service said that 11 women and 2 children were among those killed in the strikes late Saturday on several homes and buildings in the northern town of Beit Lahiya. Read more on NPR