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Good morning and welcome to kid news, I'm Tori.

Today is Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

And we begin with NBA star LeBron James giving an encouraging update on his son, saying

the 18-year-old is doing extremely well following his collapse while practicing basketball

this summer.

Brony James was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that caused his heart to stop beating.

He's undergone successful surgery and is now doing rehab with the goal of getting back

on the floor this season to play for the University of Southern California.

The Laker star, who's entering his 21st year with the league, told the press on Monday

that he intends to dedicate the upcoming season to his son because nothing else matters

besides my family.

NASA says it's a good problem to have.

A first glance into the special delivery from the Bennu asteroid suggests the space scientists

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