GANNETT Syndication Service

• In California wine country, wildfire-fatigued residents weigh the unthinkable: Moving out October 1, 2020
  The thought of leaving the picturesque wine country is not typically tempting. But as wildfires become a repeat occurrence, some say it's time to go.       
• Los Angeles Lakers run away from banged-up Miami Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals October 1, 2020
  The Lakers cruised past the Heat, which saw starters Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic exit early with injuries, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.       
• Hurricane Laura trashed this Louisiana school's library. One teacher's plea on social media brought help (and books) from across the US. October 1, 2020
  The library at G.W. Carver Elementary School in Louisiana was heavily damaged in Hurricane Laura. People across the U.S. have rallied to help out.       
• Trump-Biden presidential debate ratings fall 13% from 2016's record-setting first debate October 1, 2020
  Fox News Channel drew 17.8 million viewers, the most of any network, while ABC led the broadcast pack with 12.6 million viewers.       
• CDC 'no-sail' order extension official: Cruise ships will not sail in U.S. waters until Nov. 1 October 1, 2020
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Wednesday it is extending its "no-sail" order for the U.S. cruise industry through Oct. 31.      
• First smoke-free resort on Las Vegas Strip opens: 'My clothes aren't smelling' October 1, 2020
  The MGM Resorts property reopened Wednesday for the first time in seven months with a new rule and the first of its kind on The Strip: No smoking.