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This combination of file photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a campaign rally in Warren, Mich., on Nov. 1, 2024, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo)

AP: News media don’t run elections. Why do they call the winners?

Robert Yoon, Associated Press | Nov 3, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 8, 2024, at 8:59 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s election night, the polls have closed and chances are you’re waiting on The...

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Musical artist Beyonce, right, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, embrace on stage during a campaign rally Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

AP: Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Dan Merica, Associated Press | Nov 3, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 30, 2024, at 8:18 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald...

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Lucas County Republican Party headquarters in Holland, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. An image of former President Ronald Reagan is seen behind. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press | Nov 2, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control of Congress are at a stalemate, essentially a toss-up for the House and fight to the finish for the Senate.
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Voting machines are prepared for use on Election Day at the Allegheny County Elections Division warehouse, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

AP: The US election system is secure. But human nature is a vulnerability

David Klepper and Christina A. Cassidy | Oct 31, 2024

This story was originally published by the Associated Press on Oct. 31, 2024, at 12:40 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hacking a local election system in the United States wouldn't be easy, and secretly altering...

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A damaged ballot drop box is displayed during a news conference at the Multnomah County Elections Division office on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

AP: Police say the man behind ballot box fires has metalworking experience and might plan more attacks

Alanna Durkin Richer and Claire Rush | Oct 31, 2024

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 30, 2024, at 9:24 p.m. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man suspected of setting fires in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at PPL Center, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP: Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was ‘an absolute lovefest’

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 29, 2024, at 11:22 p.m. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Urged by some allies to apologize for racist comments made by speakers at his weekend rally, Donald...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

AP: Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’

The following story was first published on Oct. 28, 2024 at 10:31 p.m. by the Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats stepped up their attacks on Donald Trump on Monday, a day after a comedian...

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This combination of images shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at separate campaign events Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga., and Aston, Pa., respectively. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, left, Matt Rourke, File)

AP: Here’s what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Oct 28, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct 28, 2024 at 9:41 AM.  NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala...

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Supporters of Democrat Terry McAuliffe watch vote reports at an election party in McLean, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

AP: Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

Leah Askarinam, Associated Press | Oct 22, 2024

This story was first published on Tuesday, Oct. 8, as part of AP's Explaining Election Day package. It is being republished Friday, Oct. 11, to update with changes in absentee ballot protocols in North...

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Homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton are seen in Grove City, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

AP: Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 10, 2024, at 10:03 p.m.  CORTEZ, Fla. (AP) — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home...

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Highway signage announces the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton and the evacuations zones on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

AP: What to know about Hurricane Milton as it churns toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Associated Press | Oct 9, 2024

This story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 8, 2024, at 5:33 p.m.  Hurricane Milton strengthened as it churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Tuesday and could wallop...

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Viewers in the spin room watch the CBS News vice presidential debate, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

AP: Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion: VP debate takeaways

The Associated Press originally published the following story on Oct. 1, 2024, at 1:44 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance focused their criticism on the top...

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