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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

'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.