Wisconsin trooper stops driver hauling snowmobile atop car

CLAYTON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin State Patrol had a little advice for a guy who transported a snowmobile by strapping it to the roof of his Toyota Corolla: Bad idea.

Ivory Coast's Ouattara wins 3rd term, amid rising tensions

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Security forces in Ivory Coast dispersed opposition supporters with tear gas while protesters erected barricades in the streets Tuesday after President Alassane Ouattara was declared the…

Fearing election unrest, U.S. businesses are getting ready

Judging by the plywood, it’s shaping up to be an Election Day like no other.

AP PHOTOS: A look back at the AP's role in counting votes

The Associated Press will count the nation’s vote in real time Tuesday and report the results of presidential, congressional and state elections — as it has for more than 170 years.

UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks

LONDON (AP) — Britain raised its terror threat level to severe on Tuesday, its second-highest level, following recent attacks in Austria and France.

Election 2020-General Election, ADVISORY

The General Election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. At the top of the ticket is the U.S. presidency, along with all 435 U.S. House seats, 35 U.S. Senate seats and 11 gubernatorial races.

The Latest: Melania Trump casts her vote near Florida resort

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Stocks rally again worldwide as Election Day finally arrives

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street posted solid gains on Election Day, sending the S&P 500 up 1.8%. More than anything, what investors hope for is a clear winner to emerge relatively soon from the election. Whether that’s…

Iowa Sen. Ernst in tough reelection race against Greenfield

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Six years after Iowa voters overwhelmingly elected her to the U.S. Senate, Republican Joni Ernst faces a tough challenge from Democrat Theresa Greenfield in a race that has been one of the m…

EXPLAINER: On Election Day, patience a necessary virtue

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans in the 21st century aren't always the most patient of people — and a deeply anticipated nail-biter of a 2020 election is certainly no exception. Nevertheless, counting votes accurately f…

Mexico tried, failed to get warrant for ex-cabinet secretary

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president confirmed Tuesday that federal prosecutors had tried to get an arrest warrant for former Treasury and Foreign Relations Secretary Luis Videgaray, but said a judge rejected the …

The Latest: Biden visits his childhood home in Pennsylvania

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More Americans on diets from a decade ago, report finds

NEW YORK (AP) — If it seems like more and more people are on diets these days, you might not be imagining it.

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Stocks worldwide rally again as Election Day finally arrives

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rallying Tuesday as Election Day finally arrives after a punishing campaign that created enough uncertainty to help send sent markets spinning.