Nov 03 Senate control hangs in balance with a few races undecided By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans are fighting to retain their majority against a surge of Democratic challengers across a vast political map in states once considered long shots for Democrats. Continue reading
Nov 03 Trump wins Kentucky, Biden carries Vermont By Associated Press They are the first two states called in the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Nov 03 GOP keeps options open to challenge absentee ballots in Pennsylvania By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Republicans are keeping their legal options open to challenge absentee ballots in Pennsylvania, if the battleground state proves critical to President Donald Trump’s reelection. Continue reading
Nov 03 Printing error delays count of more than 13,000 ballots in one South Carolina county By Associated Press The votes will have to be counted by hand and will not be counted Tuesday, Dorchester County Election Commissioner Todd Billman said at a news conference today. Continue reading
Nov 03 FBI investigates robocalls warning voters to ‘stay home’ By David Klepper, John Flesher, Associated Press The calls, which feature a computerized female voice, began over the summer and increased dramatically last month. Continue reading
Nov 03 Virus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows U.S. election By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press While daily infections are rising in all but three states, the surge is most pronounced the Midwest and Southwest. Continue reading
Nov 03 Supreme Court to hear case about juvenile life sentences By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The court has concluded over the last two decades that children should be treated differently from adults. But a court that is even more conservative could move in the other direction. Continue reading
Nov 03 A weary Puerto Rico prepares for referendum, new leaders By Dánica Coto, Associated Press On the ballot is also a referendum on whether to change Puerto Rico's political status from territory to state. That vote is advisory as Congress would have to approve any change. Continue reading
Nov 03 Control of Senate at stake as Trump’s allies face Democrats By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Securing the Senate majority will be vital for the winner of the presidency. Senators confirm administration nominees, including the Cabinet, and can propel or stall the White House agenda. Continue reading
Nov 03 Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in By Jake Coyle, Associated Press With temperatures dropping — and even some snow flurries falling — in the northern half of the country, one of the pandemic's few bright spots is running low on time. Many drive-ins are staying open well beyond normal closing, and… Continue reading