Cubs beat Indians in historic World Series win Obama criticizes FBI chief over Clinton emails; women could be decisive in presidential election; Trump rape accuser ducks press conference Chicago Cubs players celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field, Cleveland. Photograph: ddp USA/Rex/Shutterstock Edward Helmore in New York Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Indians to claim World Series Chicago is still celebrating this morning after changing a 108-year narrative that cast them as perennial losers. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series title with an 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians that took 10 innings and one monumental collapse before it was over. In the stands, thousands of Cubs fans hugged and wept and waved white flags with the team's blue "W" signifying a victory. But as Chicago celebrated their team's monumental win, they had the unsettling task off doing so in front of the Indians fans who have endured their own drought – their last World Series win was back in 1948. Chicago Cubs win World Series after 108 years as perennial losers Obama appears to censure FBI chief President Obama has criticized the way the FBI revealed a new investigation of emails reportedly found on the laptop of Clinton aide Huma Abedin's estranged husband, Anthony Weiner, and possibly linked to Hillary Clinton's private server, a move that has rocked the US presidential election in its final stretch. "I do think that there is a norm that when there are investigations, we don't operate on innuendo. We don't operate on incomplete information. We don't operate on leaks. We operate based on concrete decisions that are made," Obama said. Barack Obama delivers stinging critique of FBI: 'We don't operate on leaks' Women hold the election key for Clinton Gender was always going to play a pivotal role in a campaign that could culminate in the election of the first female president in America's 240-year history and seems likely to a see a historically large gender gap at the polls. Women favored the Democratic candidate in 2012 by 11 points, in 2008 by 13, in 2004 by three, and in 2000 by 10 points. This year the gender gap stands on average at 17 points, a spread amplified as a consequence of Trump's language and behavior, galvanizing many female voters to ensure he does not get elected. How women could vote Hillary Clinton into the White House FBI bombshell helps Trump but is it enough? The race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump appears to be getting even closer with just six days left before the election. An average of six different polls shows that Clinton is now just 1.7 percentage points ahead of Trump. But there's still a lot of variation – one poll finds that Clinton is three points ahead, another finds that she is six points behind Trump. Both surveys were conducted after news broke that 650,000 emails had been found on an aide's laptop. Clinton's 'October surprise' helps Trump in polls – but will it affect election day? Trump rape accuser stays hidden A woman who is suing Donald Trump for allegedly raping her as a child abandoned a plan to speak publicly on Wednesday, citing death threats. The woman, known by the pseudonym Jane Doe, hid from media who were invited to her lawyer's Los Angeles office for a press conference in which she was expected to reveal her identity. Doe has alleged the casino owner assaulted her on four occasions at parties in New York hosted by the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, also accused of rape. Woman accusing Trump of raping her at 13 cancels her plan to go public The Guardian is an independent voice in this year's election That means no bias or corporate owner influencing our coverage. But in-depth political reporting takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. If everyone who reads our coverage helps to pay for it, our future will be more secure. Support the Guardian with a monthly payment, or a one-off contribution. Brexit setback for UK government The British parliament alone has the power to trigger Brexit by notifying Brussels of the UK's intention to leave the European Union, the UK high court has ruled. The judgment is a substantial setback for the prime minister, Theresa May, who wants to set the exit process in motion by March. The lord chief justice said that "the government does not have power … to give notice pursuant to article 50 for the UK to withdraw from the European Union." A government spokesman said that ministers would appeal against the decision. The hearing before the supreme court will take place on 7-8 December. Setback for Theresa May as high court says MPs must approve Brexit Facebook soars on advertising revenue Facebook almost tripled its profits in the third quarter of 2016 as the social media giant took an even larger slice of the online advertising market. The company reported a 59% year-on-year increase in advertising revenue on Wednesday, for which the US election was partly responsible, Mark Zuckerberg said. Facebook's profits soar as it continues to swallow online advertising market Obama criticized over pipeline response A North Dakota local government official, Cody Schulz, has condemned Barack Obama for his response to the Dakota Access pipeline protests, accusing the president of allowing Native American activists to "keep escalating their violent activities". Schulz, chairman of the Morton County commission, slammed Obama for saying he was monitoring the situation and was "going to let it play out for several more weeks and determine whether or not this can be resolved in a way that I think is properly attentive to the traditions of the first Americans". Obama's Dakota pipeline response 'puts lives in danger', government official says 100,000 miles on the road with Trump supporters To widespread disbelief, the Republican candidate's message of disenfranchisement has resonated across America, often in its most forgotten corners of the US. Viewed from here, America is no longer a great country, writes Chris Arnade. His dismissal by liberal elites and the loud distaste voiced against Trump have only added to his appeal. "I am poor," says Florence Johnson, 69, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. "Hell yes I am voting for Trump. Tired of politicians. He is putting on a great show, pissing them other bastards off. They deserve it!" What I learned after 100,000 miles on the road talking to Trump supporters In case you missed it When the very concept of the royal family is the antithesis of diversity, Prince Harry Windsor, fifth in line to the British throne, is dating outside "traditional" royal venues. Meghan Markle, the prince's apparent new love, actor, global development ambassador and lifestyle blogger, is biracial and American. Despite talk of "blue blood", the aristocracy has a long history of mixed-race relationships, writes Afua Hirsch. Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and the myth of royal purity Manage your emails | Unsubscribe | Trouble viewing? You are receiving this email because you are a subscriber to Guardian US Briefing. Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: 222 Broadway, 22nd and 23rd Floors, New York, New York, 10038