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
Nov 03 New Hampshire towns keep tradition of casting votes after midnight By Associated Press Two tiny New Hampshire communities that vote for president just after the stroke of midnight on Election Day have cast their ballots, with one of them marking 60 years since the tradition began. Continue reading
Nov 02 'We can't give up.' U.S. can still control the spread of COVID-19, experts say By Laura Santhanam How each candidate will handle the pandemic has become a critical part of the race for president. For some voters, the coronavirus has also shaped the way they see the election and the candidates as their lives have been upended. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 3:09 A public health expert on how Americans 'can avoid a horrible December' By William Brangham Several U.S. public health leaders warned this weekend that the coronavirus is spreading unchecked throughout the country -- and likely to become significantly worse in the coming days and weeks. Unlike in the spring and summer, virus cases are rising… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 2:51 Why some Americans have chosen not to vote this year By Matt Loffman In most recent American elections, about four in 10 eligible voters didn’t cast ballots. Tens of millions are poised to do the same this year. What are non-voters saying about their rationale for sitting out the election -- one that… Continue watching
Nov 02 Breonna Taylor memorial moving to an African American museum By Associated Press The outdoor memorial honoring Taylor with a mural, posters, artwork and other mementos is currently at Jefferson Square Park, the base for months of protests. Continue reading
Nov 02 Gulf storm damage causes polling place moves, power outages By Melinda Deslatte, Kim Chandler, Associated Press Thousands of voters in southwest Louisiana will be casting ballots in different locations Tuesday because Hurricane Laura wrecked their traditional polling sites in late August. Continue reading
Nov 02 Polling places are latest front in battle over face masks By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Most states, even ones with broad mask mandates, are stopping short of forcing voters to use a face covering. Continue reading