Captured

7 comically large, award-winning pumpkins

My, what big gourds you have

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'Tis the season for competitive vegetable growing, so get out those oversized gourds and let's see what you've got. If they're anywhere near the size of these mighty pumpkins from years past, well, carve us impressed.

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The Check-In: 48 hours in San Diego, a long-awaited river cruise, and more

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Briefing

What are the 'Murdaugh murders'?

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6 sunny homes for warmer winters

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In depth

The big debate about alcohol

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Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination sparks Academy scrutiny

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