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FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Vancouver Police probe Oct. 7 rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

Vancouver Police probe Oct. 7 rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police say they are conducting an investigation into a pro-Palestinian protest marking the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel where they say speakers expressed "solidarity with terrorist groups.
News media don't run elections. Why do they call the winners?

News media don't run elections. Why do they call the winners?

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s election night, the polls have closed and chances are you’re waiting on The Associated Press or one of the major television networks to say who will be the next president .
Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visits to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Biden makes rare dip into battleground state fray with visits to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

BRYN MAWR, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden made a rare jump into the 2024 political battleground fray since taking a step back after ending his reelection bid.
The Latest: Harris continues media blitz with 3 more national interviews

The Latest: Harris continues media blitz with 3 more national interviews

Vice President Kamala Harris is continuing her media tour Tuesday with three more interviews for national audiences, with Election Day now just four weeks away.
Election conspiracy theories fueled a push to hand-count votes, but doing so is risky and slow

Election conspiracy theories fueled a push to hand-count votes, but doing so is risky and slow

CHICAGO (AP) — Four years of Donald Trump's false claims about a stolen 2020 election have kindled growing suspicion of voting machines among conspiracy theorists .
News media don't run elections. Why do they call the winners?

News media don't run elections. Why do they call the winners?

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s election night, the polls have closed and chances are you’re waiting on The Associated Press or one of the major television networks to say who will be the next president .
Harris gets personal in media blitz, balks at breaking with Biden on policy

Harris gets personal in media blitz, balks at breaking with Biden on policy

NEW YORK (AP) — Kamala Harris wanted to help voters get to know her better with a cascade of media appearances Tuesday, but the most lasting impression might have been her unwillingness to break with Joe Biden.
Georgia university leaders ask NCAA to ban transgender women from sports

Georgia university leaders ask NCAA to ban transgender women from sports

ATLANTA (AP) — The regents who govern Georgia's 26 public universities and colleges voted on Tuesday to ask the NCAA and another college athletic federation to ban transgender women from participating in women's sports.

Judge declines bid by New Hampshire parents to protest transgender players at school soccer games

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to grant an immediate order sought by some New Hampshire parents to allow them to wear pink wristbands with “XX” on them at girls high school soccer games to protest transgender girls playing.