It has been a busy few days for US President Joe Biden, whose domestic agenda was hanging in the balance just as he headed abroad for his second foreign trip as President.

Biden has been trying to get members of his party on board with a sweeping spending package that he has been pushing for months.

It remained up in the air as the President boarded Air Force One for his trip to Italy and the United Kingdom. Biden met with the Pope on Friday before attending a G20 summit in Rome. On Monday, he will attend a climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.

Here are some of the other stories that made headlines from October 21-28, as well as some photos that caught our eye.

Houston outfielder Michael Brantley makes a throw after catching a ball in Game 2 of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fworld-series-2021%2Findex.html" target="_blank">World Series</a> on Wednesday, October 27. Houston is facing Atlanta in this year's Fall Classic.
Houston outfielder Michael Brantley makes a throw after catching a ball in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday, October 27. Houston is facing Atlanta in this year's Fall Classic.
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This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a Western movie set outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Saturday, October 23. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was killed last week during <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fentertainment%2Frust-alec-baldwin-shooting-unfolded-cec%2Findex.html" target="_blank">a shooting on the set of the movie "Rust."</a> Officials are investigating the shooting, which happened as actor Alec Baldwin was practicing with a prop gun during rehearsals.
This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a Western movie set outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Saturday, October 23. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was killed last week during a shooting on the set of the movie "Rust." Officials are investigating the shooting, which happened as actor Alec Baldwin was practicing with a prop gun during rehearsals.
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Internally displaced people wait to receive food aid in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, October 21. UN Secretary General António Guterres said last month that <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F09%2F14%2Fasia%2Fafghanistan-1-billion-aid-un-intl-hnk%2Findex.html" target="_blank">poverty rates in Afghanistan have spiraled</a> since the Taliban's takeover in August, with one in three people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
Internally displaced people wait to receive food aid in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, October 21. UN Secretary General António Guterres said last month that poverty rates in Afghanistan have spiraled since the Taliban's takeover in August, with one in three people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
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A boy picks up a heavy pumpkin at a farm in Crawley, England, on Friday, October 22.
A boy picks up a heavy pumpkin at a farm in Crawley, England, on Friday, October 22.
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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen leaves the Houses of Parliament after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fbusiness%2Flive-news%2Ffacebook-papers-internal-documents-10-25-21%2Fh_c0b027ed77300bdfec6771e8c0788cff" target="_blank">testifying to lawmakers in London</a> on Monday, October 25. Haugen recently released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F09%2F16%2Fbusiness%2Ffacebook-wsj-investigation-highlights%2Findex.html" target="_blank">causing a firestorm</a> for the social media company. The former Facebook product manager, who worked on civic integrity issues at the company, says the documents show that Facebook knows its platforms are used to spread hate, violence and misinformation and that the company has tried to hide that evidence. Facebook has aggressively pushed back against the reports, calling many of the claims "misleading" and arguing that its apps do more good than harm.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen leaves the Houses of Parliament after testifying to lawmakers in London on Monday, October 25. Haugen recently released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents, causing a firestorm for the social media company. The former Facebook product manager, who worked on civic integrity issues at the company, says the documents show that Facebook knows its platforms are used to spread hate, violence and misinformation and that the company has tried to hide that evidence. Facebook has aggressively pushed back against the reports, calling many of the claims "misleading" and arguing that its apps do more good than harm.
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Burning tires, set on fire by <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fafrica%2Fgallery%2Fsudan-coup%2Findex.html" target="_blank">anti-coup protesters,</a> block a road in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Monday, October 25. Sudan's military dissolved its power-sharing government and declared a state of emergency earlier that day. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F25%2Fafrica%2Fsudan-military-prime-minister-intl-hnk%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The coup</a> comes after months of rising tensions in the country, where military and civilian groups have shared power since the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
Burning tires, set on fire by anti-coup protesters, block a road in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Monday, October 25. Sudan's military dissolved its power-sharing government and declared a state of emergency earlier that day. The coup comes after months of rising tensions in the country, where military and civilian groups have shared power since the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.
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People give carrots to a giraffe at the Xenpal Zoo in Garcia, Mexico, on Thursday, October 21.
People give carrots to a giraffe at the Xenpal Zoo in Garcia, Mexico, on Thursday, October 21.
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The American flag covers the outfield at Houston's Minute Maid Park before the first game of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fworld-series-2021%2Findex.html" target="_blank">World Series</a> on Tuesday, October 26.
The American flag covers the outfield at Houston's Minute Maid Park before the first game of the World Series on Tuesday, October 26.
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Japan's Princess Mako and her husband, Kei Komuro, announce <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F25%2Fasia%2Fjapan-princess-mako-marries-intl-hnk%2Findex.html" target="_blank">their marriage</a> at a news conference in Tokyo on Monday, October 26. Mako turned down a million-dollar payout from the government, which she was entitled to as a departing royal. Under Japanese law, female members of the royal household must give up their titles and leave the palace if they marry a commoner.
Japan's Princess Mako and her husband, Kei Komuro, announce their marriage at a news conference in Tokyo on Monday, October 26. Mako turned down a million-dollar payout from the government, which she was entitled to as a departing royal. Under Japanese law, female members of the royal household must give up their titles and leave the palace if they marry a commoner.
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A stray dog named Boji rides a tram in Istanbul on Thursday, October 21. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Finteractive%2F2021%2F10%2Ftravel%2Fdog-istanbul-boji-cnnphotos%2F" target="_blank">Boji has become something of a celebrity</a> in the Turkish city, where he also travels around on ferries, buses and subway cars.
A stray dog named Boji rides a tram in Istanbul on Thursday, October 21. Boji has become something of a celebrity in the Turkish city, where he also travels around on ferries, buses and subway cars.
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People gather inside a mosque in Tehran, Iran, on Friday, October 22. They were performing Friday prayers for the first time since authorities eased Covid-19 restrictions.
People gather inside a mosque in Tehran, Iran, on Friday, October 22. They were performing Friday prayers for the first time since authorities eased Covid-19 restrictions.
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Members of the local film community mourn the loss of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a vigil in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, October 23. Hutchins, 42, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fentertainment%2Frust-alec-baldwin-shooting-unfolded-cec%2Findex.html" target="_blank">was killed last week</a> during a shooting on the set of the movie "Rust."
Members of the local film community mourn the loss of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a vigil in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, October 23. Hutchins, 42, was killed last week during a shooting on the set of the movie "Rust."
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Japanese gymnast Mai Murakami competes on the balance beam during the World Championships on Sunday, October 24. She won a bronze medal in the event and a gold in the floor exercise. She then announced her retirement.
Japanese gymnast Mai Murakami competes on the balance beam during the World Championships on Sunday, October 24. She won a bronze medal in the event and a gold in the floor exercise. She then announced her retirement.
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Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat running for governor in Virginia, welcomes former President Barack Obama at <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F23%2Fpolitics%2Fobama-virginia-terry-mcauliffe%2Findex.html" target="_blank">his campaign rally in Richmond</a> on Saturday, October 23.
Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat running for governor in Virginia, welcomes former President Barack Obama at his campaign rally in Richmond on Saturday, October 23.
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A newborn white rhinoceros is seen at the Royal Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, on Thursday, October 28.
A newborn white rhinoceros is seen at the Royal Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, on Thursday, October 28.
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AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic eyes the ball during a Serie A soccer match in Bologna, Italy, on Saturday, October 23.
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic eyes the ball during a Serie A soccer match in Bologna, Italy, on Saturday, October 23.
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US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden board Air Force One as they <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F28%2Fpolitics%2Fbiden-europe-trip%2Findex.html" target="_blank">leave for Europe</a> on Thursday, October 28. The President <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F29%2Fpolitics%2Fpope-francis-joe-biden-meeting%2Findex.html" target="_blank">had an audience with Pope Francis on Friday</a> before attending the G20 summit in Rome over the weekend. After that, he heads to Scotland for COP26, a UN climate summit.
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden board Air Force One as they leave for Europe on Thursday, October 28. The President had an audience with Pope Francis on Friday before attending the G20 summit in Rome over the weekend. After that, he heads to Scotland for COP26, a UN climate summit.
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People cross the Erasmus Bridge as they run the Rotterdam Marathon in the Netherlands on Sunday, October 24.
People cross the Erasmus Bridge as they run the Rotterdam Marathon in the Netherlands on Sunday, October 24.
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American soccer star Carli Lloyd acknowledges the crowd in St. Paul, Minnesota, as she is subbed out of a friendly match against South Korea on Tuesday, October 26. It was Lloyd's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F08%2F16%2Ffootball%2Fcarli-lloyd-retirement-uswnt-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">last match before retiring.</a>
American soccer star Carli Lloyd acknowledges the crowd in St. Paul, Minnesota, as she is subbed out of a friendly match against South Korea on Tuesday, October 26. It was Lloyd's last match before retiring.
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Farzana holds her 1-year-old son, Omar, inside the malnutrition ward at a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday, October 23.
Farzana holds her 1-year-old son, Omar, inside the malnutrition ward at a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Saturday, October 23.
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Rocks and vegetation cover Highway 70 following a landslide in Plumas County, California, on Sunday, October 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F24%2Fweather%2Fgallery%2Fwest-coast-bomb-cyclone-atmospheric-river%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Heavy rains blanketing Northern California</a> created slide and flood hazards in land that had been scorched by wildfires.
Rocks and vegetation cover Highway 70 following a landslide in Plumas County, California, on Sunday, October 24. Heavy rains blanketing Northern California created slide and flood hazards in land that had been scorched by wildfires.
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Xander Zayas punches Dan Karpeney during their middleweight bout in Atlanta on Saturday, October 23. Zayas won by TKO in the fourth round.
Xander Zayas punches Dan Karpeney during their middleweight bout in Atlanta on Saturday, October 23. Zayas won by TKO in the fourth round.
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Women in Prayagraj, India, offer prayers as they celebrate the Hindu festival of Karva Chauth on Sunday, October 24. During the festival, married women fast the whole day and offer prayers to the moon for the welfare, prosperity and longevity of their husbands.
Women in Prayagraj, India, offer prayers as they celebrate the Hindu festival of Karva Chauth on Sunday, October 24. During the festival, married women fast the whole day and offer prayers to the moon for the welfare, prosperity and longevity of their husbands.
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Someone uses a cell phone for a flashlight as a baby is given an IV at a hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Tuesday, October 25. Haiti has been dealing with a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fworld%2Fhaiti-fuel-hospital-intl-latam%2Findex.html" target="_blank">nationwide fuel shortage</a> that has severely impacted some of its hospitals.
Someone uses a cell phone for a flashlight as a baby is given an IV at a hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Tuesday, October 25. Haiti has been dealing with a nationwide fuel shortage that has severely impacted some of its hospitals.
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Republican Curtis Sliwa points at Democrat Eric Adams during their <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F20%2Fpolitics%2Fnew-york-mayor-debate-eric-adams-curtis-sliwa%2Findex.html" target="_blank">mayoral debate in New York</a> on Tuesday, October 26.
Republican Curtis Sliwa points at Democrat Eric Adams during their mayoral debate in New York on Tuesday, October 26.
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Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, left, and New York's Mitchell Robinson fight for a loose ball during an NBA game in New York on Tuesday, October 26.
Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, left, and New York's Mitchell Robinson fight for a loose ball during an NBA game in New York on Tuesday, October 26.
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White House press secretary Jen Psaki calls on reporters during the daily news conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, October 27.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki calls on reporters during the daily news conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, October 27.
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Audience members wear masks at New York's Majestic Theater to mark the Broadway return of "Phantom of the Opera" on Friday, October 22.
Audience members wear masks at New York's Majestic Theater to mark the Broadway return of "Phantom of the Opera" on Friday, October 22.
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From left, Atlanta's Eddie Rosario, Guillermo Heredia and Adam Duvall celebrate after the Braves defeated Houston in Game 1 of the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F26%2Fsport%2Fgallery%2Fworld-series-2021%2Findex.html" target="_blank">World Series</a> on Tuesday, October 26.
From left, Atlanta's Eddie Rosario, Guillermo Heredia and Adam Duvall celebrate after the Braves defeated Houston in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, October 26.
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A skier makes a practice run on Friday, October 22, a day before a World Cup event in Soelden, Austria.
A skier makes a practice run on Friday, October 22, a day before a World Cup event in Soelden, Austria.
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Municipal workers hold placards and shout slogans as they march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, October 25, to protest <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F20%2Fus%2Fnyc-vaccine-mandate-extension%2Findex.html" target="_blank">New York City's vaccine mandate.</a> The mandate covers all municipal workers.
Municipal workers hold placards and shout slogans as they march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, October 25, to protest New York City's vaccine mandate. The mandate covers all municipal workers.
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A child plays during a fumigation drive in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 27. The Indian city is trying to combat surging cases of dengue.
A child plays during a fumigation drive in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 27. The Indian city is trying to combat surging cases of dengue.
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Columbus defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov checks Dallas' Joe Pavelski against the boards during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, October 25.
Columbus defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov checks Dallas' Joe Pavelski against the boards during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, October 25.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F16%2Fpolitics%2Fglenn-youngkin-republican-virginia-governor%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Glenn Youngkin,</a> the Republican running for governor in Virginia, holds a rally in Glen Allen, Virginia, on Saturday, October 23.
Glenn Youngkin, the Republican running for governor in Virginia, holds a rally in Glen Allen, Virginia, on Saturday, October 23.
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People watch a flock of sheep during a parade in the streets of Madrid on Sunday, October 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Fspain-madrid-sheep-herding-migration-road-scli-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The annual event,</a> which started in 1994, allows shepherds to exercise their right to use traditional routes to herd their livestock from northern Spain to more southerly pastures for winter grazing.
People watch a flock of sheep during a parade in the streets of Madrid on Sunday, October 24. The annual event, which started in 1994, allows shepherds to exercise their right to use traditional routes to herd their livestock from northern Spain to more southerly pastures for winter grazing.
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The sculpture "Together," created by Lorenzo Quinn, is seen in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, on Saturday, October 23. Quinn, an Italian sculptor, is the son of late actor Anthony Quinn. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2021%2F10%2F22%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fphotos-this-week-october-14-october-21%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See last week in 37 photos</a>
The sculpture "Together," created by Lorenzo Quinn, is seen in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, on Saturday, October 23. Quinn, an Italian sculptor, is the son of late actor Anthony Quinn. See last week in 37 photos
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