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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Struggling Mexican airline Interjet resumes its flights
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Troubled Mexican airline Interjet resumed flights Wednesday and pledged to pay back wages owed its employees, after the carrier suspended flights for three days, citing cash flow and maintenance …
Voters strip ‘Plantations’ from Rhode Island’s formal name
Rhode Island will now be officially known as ... Rhode Island.
Georgia voters oust prosecutor criticized in Arbery slaying
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor who was criticized for her office's response to the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery has been ousted by voters, who elected an independent candidate who had to collect thous…
2020 Latest: Trump team wants more Michigan vote inspectors
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Voters have approved a referendum stripping the words “and Providence Plantations” from Rhode Island’s formal name
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Voters have approved a referendum stripping the words “and Providence Plantations” from Rhode Island’s formal name.
In blue and red states, milestone wins for LGBTQ candidates
NEW YORK (AP) — Across the nation, LGBTQ candidates achieved milestone victories in Tuesday’s election, including the first transgender person elected to a state Senate, and the first openly gay Black men to win se…
Jittery public awaits news as presidency remains in flux
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — They clung to their cocktails and proclaimed themselves sick with dread. They relentlessly checked the news and went outdoors for fresh air. They bemoaned a wipeout wave that never came and held…
After judge's order, Postal Service sweep finds 13 ballots
U.S. Postal Service inspectors found just 13 ballots — all in Pennsylvania — during an Election Day sweep of mail processing centers ordered by a federal judge.
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Embed-Table-Election 2020-Recount Rules, ADVISORY
ELECTION 2020-RECOUNT RULES — Table. This digital embed table shows rules and deadlines for vote recounts in several tightly-contested states in the 2020 presidential race. This table is current as of Nov. 4, 2020,…
2020 Latest: Biden expresses optimism as vote count persists
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Jittery public turns to liquor, news as race's fate hangs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — They clung to their cocktails and proclaimed themselves sick with dread. They relentlessly checked the news and went outdoors for fresh air. They bemoaned a wipeout wave that never came and held…
Four Italian regions, including Milan, put under lockdown
ROME (AP) — Four Italian regions are being put under “red-zone” lockdown, with severe limits imposed on the circumstances under which people can leave home, Premier Giuseppe Conte announced on Wednesday night.
2020 Latest: Trump team says it's suing to stop Pa. count
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Election 2020-General Election, ADVISORY
The US presidential election battle between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden is too early to call. The Election 2020-General Election, Advisory will move daily until the race is resolved.