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Midterm speeches, Chiefs stumble, spice painting record

Amar Kale's painting outlines Karnataka with the Hampi Stone Chariot at its centre, and used about six kilograms of turmeric; the sneezing went unrecorded.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN Overnight
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorObama and Trump made dueling midterm pitches at rallies this weekend, differing sharply in style and substance, according to the New York Times.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn Cleveland on Saturday, Obama spoke for about thirty-five minutes, mostly about Trump, and said he seems very focused on home renovations and should be on HGTV.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinally, an artist in Karnataka set a Guinness record with a painting of one hundred seventy-five point eight two square metres, made with turmeric and chilli powder.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAmar Kale used about six kilograms of turmeric and five of chilli. Nobody sneezed on the record attempt, presumably.

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