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November 5, 2020 12:30 p.m.

EXPLAINER: What effect could lawsuits have on the election?

Two days later, an uneasy United States is still waiting to hear who will be its next president. With Democrat Joe Biden pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win, President Donald Trump’s campaign has attacked the integrity of the voting process with

November 5, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Biden narrowly wins Wisconsin; Trump to call for a recount

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden narrowly won battleground state Wisconsin on Wednesday, edging out President Donald Trump in a state that was crucial to the incumbent’s victory four years ago.

November 5, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Russian held after crucifixion stunt near security agency HQ

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian activist was detained by police Thursday after posing half-naked on a large wooden cross near Moscow's headquarters of the top national security agency, mimicking Christ's crucifixion.

November 5, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Correction: Election 2020-Wisconsin story

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In a story November 4, 2020, about the presidential result in Wisconsin, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Wisconsin Elections Commission, erroneously reported that President Donald Trump would have three days after counties finish certifying their results to request a recount. Trump would have one day after counties finish to make the request.

November 5, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Biden-Trump counting presses ahead 2 days after Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election officials in key battlegrounds pressed forward Thursday with presidential vote counting as Democrat Joe Biden urged patience and President Donald Trump pursued legal options with little success, insisting the processing of ballots should be stopped.

November 5, 2020 12:12 p.m.

US Postal Service found 815 ballots in Texas facility sweeps

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 800 mail ballots were found in Texas mail processing facilities and delivered to county election officials between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the U.S. Postal Service.

November 5, 2020 12:12 p.m.

Penn State looks to end bumpy start as Maryland visits

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State and Maryland share a long, one-sided history. The Terrapins would probably like to forget the most recent meetings.

November 5, 2020 12:12 p.m.

In South, most Black Senate candidates since Reconstruction

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate this year, the Deep South is fielding more Black candidates than it has since Reconstruction.

November 5, 2020 12:12 p.m.

Louisiana police officer shot during traffic stop dies

MANGHAM, La. (AP) — A part-time north Louisiana police officer who was shot last month during a traffic stop died Thursday, authorities said.

November 5, 2020 11:30 a.m.

The Latest: Italy hits new daily high of nearly 35,000 cases

ROME — Italy recorded a new daily high of 34,505 confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday.

November 5, 2020 11:30 a.m.

The Latest: Canada recalling some from ski teams in Europe

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

November 5, 2020 11:30 a.m.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All Times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

UK bolsters economic support as England goes into lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy facing a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus lockdown measures.

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Biden pushes closer to win as Trump presses legal threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden pushed closer Thursday to the 270 Electoral College votes he needed to win the White House while President Donald Trump escalated his unproven accusations of voter fraud and promises of legal action.

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Struggling Pittsburgh, Florida State look to get on track

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh was expected to take a step forward and be one of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top teams in 2020. Florida State was presumed to have a dominant defense and return to prominence in the league.

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

2020 Latest: Largest Nevada county still tallying mail votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The election scrambled seats in the House and Senate but ultimately left Congress much like it began, deeply split as voters resisted big changes despite

November 5, 2020 11:06 a.m.

The Latest: Chiefs go remote because of positive COVID test

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

November 5, 2020 10:31 a.m.

AP Lifestyles Digest

Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Nov. 2.

November 5, 2020 10:31 a.m.

More than a dozen arrested as protesters demand vote count

Police arrested dozens of people in Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon overnight during protests demanding a tally of all votes in the US election, and smaller groups backing President Donald Trump returned to tabulation sites in closely contested states to insist counting be halted.