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Russian soldiers enter Kherson homes, dig in for urban war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian soldiers are forcing Ukrainian civilians from their apartments in the occupied capital of the Kherson region and moving in themselves, a resident said Friday as the southern city became a growing focus of war in Ukraine.

On stand in 1/6 trial, Oath Keepers boss says he's a patriot
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told jurors he is a patriotic American as he took the witness stand to defend himself against charges in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S.


Donald Trump could announce 2024 presidential run as soon as Nov. 14: Sources
Former President Trump is leaning toward announcing a third run for the White House, possibly as early as the week of Nov. 14, sources tell ABC News.

Biden is 'not buying' that Democrats may lose in midterms
President Joe Biden says he is feeling “really good” about Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections, even as he traveled to the Chicago area to support two House members who are facing more competitive reelection battles than expected.


Elon Musk says activists want to "destroy free speech" as advertisers flee Twitter
Human rights groups are pressing companies to ditch Twitter as hate speech on the platform spikes after Musk's takeover.


Ukraine war: Putin endorses evacuations from occupied Kherson
The Russian leader approves of civilians leaving "dangerous" areas of a key city in southern Ukraine.


Train crosses North Korea border into Russia after arms report, think tank says
The crossing came after reports said Pyongyang may be supplying Russia with artillery shells for its war in Ukraine.

Biden calls out Elon Musk and Twitter at Chicago-area fundraiser | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday called out Elon Musk, saying the billionaire had purchased a social media platform that “spews lies all across the world.”


Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘Under Republicans, not another penny will go to Ukraine’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) promised on Thursday that “not another penny will go to Ukraine” if Republicans retake control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections. “The only border they …


White House tears into Republicans while avoiding Trump political question - Washington Examiner
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on former President Donald Trump moving closer to a third presidential bid, citing the Hatch Act, but took the opportunity to elaborate on the "very stark” choices between Democrats and Republicans in the midterm...


Dan Crenshaw claims election deniers admit it ‘was always a lie’ behind closed doors - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) asserted on a podcast Wednesday that elected officials who have publicly said they could overturn the 2020 election knew it was not possible. Crenshaw stated it was "people just willing to say anything to get attention" on an episode of his podcast, Hold These Truths...


Days before the midterms, Twitter lays off employees who fight misinformation
The cuts appeared to affect many people whose jobs were to keep Twitter from being overwhelmed by prohibited content such as hateful conduct and targeted harassment, according to one current and six former Twitter employees familiar with the cuts.


Pelosi makes first public remarks since husband's assault
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has rallied grassroots organizers on a video call in her first public appearance since the brutal attack on her husband.


Here are the House races to watch in Tuesday's midterm election
Keep up with these critical midterm election races in the House of Representatives as Democrats fight to keep their majority in the House.
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Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce
Twitter is firing half its staff, which new owner Elon Musk blamed on a "massive drop in revenue".


Economy adds 261K jobs in October, unemployment ticks up
The U.S. added 261,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7 percent, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. Economists expected the U.S. to add r…


‘Politics at its worst’: GOP House hopeful speaks on shot fired at parents’ house while children slept - Washington Examiner
A Republican House candidate in North Carolina blamed the country's politically charged environment and his opponent on Friday for a gunshot that was fired at his parents' house while his children were sleeping last month. Firearms manufacturer Pat Harrigan (R), who's running to represent the...


Steve Bannon appeals contempt of Congress conviction | CNN Politics
Steve Bannon, ex-adviser and strategist for former President Donald Trump, filed a notice of appeal in federal court Friday to challenge his conviction and sentence for criminal contempt of Congress.


Zelensky: Russia lying about completing mobilization as it sends people ‘to the meat grinder’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address on Friday that Russia is lying to its people about having completed its mobilization of reservists, saying that the country is sending its …


Iran marks 1979 US Embassy takeover amid nationwide protests
Iran is marking the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran as its theocracy faces nationwide protests after the death of a 22-year-old woman earlier arrested by the country’s morality police.


Reports of voter intimidation across country as Election Day nears - Washington Examiner
Across the country, election officials have reported multiple instances of voter intimidation as Election Day fast approaches. The latest report of voter intimidation comes from North Carolina, where officials have registered 14 instances of "potential intimidation or interference with voters...


Jan. 6 panel extends deadline for Trump to produce documents
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has extended the deadline for former President Donald Trump to turn over documents as part of a subpoena issued last month.


Biden, Obama set for clash with Trump in Pennsylvania
President Biden and former President Obama are going head-to-head with former President Trump in Pennsylvania this weekend, underscoring the significance of the battleground state ahead of Tuesday’…


Biden: Musk bought 'outfit that spews lies'
The president called out Twitter and its new owner during a campaign event in Chicago Friday night.


Over half of Republicans running for federal, statewide office have raised unfounded doubts about 2020 election
All of the states except two have an election denier on the ballot.


Train crosses North Korea border into Russia after arms report, think tank says
The crossing came after reports said Pyongyang may be supplying Russia with artillery shells for its war in Ukraine.

'Ready to party': Zeldin and Stefanik plot New York Republican revival
Zeldin hopes to end a 20-year drought for Republicans in New York. His optimism is driven by recent polls that have him inching closer to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.


Climate change activists throw soup on Van Gogh painting in Rome - Washington Examiner
Climate change protesters in Italy threw a can of pea soup on a painting by Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh on Friday in the latest string of vandalism by activists across Europe seeking to save the planet from climate change. The incident, which saw the protesters glue themselves to Van...


Elections 2022 updates: Midterms loom as candidates ready final push
Candidates across the United States prepare their campaigns for the final weekend before election day on Tuesday, holding events to motivate potential voters.


AP source: Trump ally appears before Mar-a-Lago grand jury
An aide to former President Donald Trump who has claimed that he was present as Trump declassified broad categories of materials has appeared before a federal grand jury after being given immunity for his testimony.


Pelosi’s daughter in running for quiet race to replace House speaker: Report - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has represented San Francisco in the House of Representatives since 1987, but with dim prospects for a Democratic majority, her tenure may be up after the midterm elections. While Pelosi has had no serious challengers for her congressional seat, a...


Americans express broad concerns about the risk of political violence: POLL
A vast 88% of adults express concern that political divisions have gotten to the point that there's an increased risk of politically motivated violence in this country.

UK to reveal stealth tax raid on pensions later this month-The Telegraph
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and finance minister Jeremy Hunt plan to reveal a stealth tax raid on pensions later this month, The Telegraph reported on Friday.


Early voting numbers from this blue state suggest it could flip red: Report
Early voting has made up over half of the total vote in Nevada's elections since 2014, and current numbers suggest that Democrats could be in trouble.

US confronts China, Russia at UN over N Korean missile launches
Beijing and Moscow had ‘bent over backwards’ to justify North Korea’s violations of UN sanctions, US ambassador says.

Group accused of voter intimidation must stay clear of ballot boxes, judge rules
Members of a group accused of voter intimidation have been banned from coming within 75 feet of ballot drop boxes in Arizona, a federal judge has ordered.

US has ‘no objection’ to Germany sending tanks to Ukraine - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration has “no objection” to the idea of Germany sending main battle tanks to Ukraine.“On the question of tanks, we have no objection,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Muenster, Germany. “In fact, we support any country, if it so decides, making those...


Mayor Eric Adams might be the fall guy for New York Democrats’ potential big losses next week | CNN Politics
Democratic officials and strategists in New York tell CNN they are bracing for what could be stunning losses in the governor’s race and in contests for as many as four US House seats largely in the suburbs.


Twitter has seen ‘massive drop’ in revenue amid takeover, Musk says
Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Friday that the company has seen a “massive drop” in revenue since he took its helm last week. “Twitter has had a massive drop in revenue, due to activist groups pre…


Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine's struggle for Kherson
Jeremy Bowen reports on the fight for a city that Kyiv is desperate to recapture from Russia's army.


Crypto exchange Binance helped Iranian firms trade $8 billion despite sanctions
Crypto giant Binance has processed Iranian transactions with a value of $8 billion since 2018 despite U.S. sanctions intended to cut Iran off from the global financial system, blockchain data show.


Psaki, DOJ fight social-media speech suit subpoena
Missouri and Nebraska are seeking testimony from the former White House press secretary and other administration officials.


Massive North Carolina complex to house unaccompanied immigrant children has yet to open - Washington Examiner
A North Carolina boarding school that the Biden administration intended to turn into a massive holding facility for unaccompanied immigrant children has yet to receive a single child from the southern border nearly six months after it was supposed to open.The Department of Health and Human...


Laxalt's fiery closing pitch illustrates Nevada GOP's pro-Trump transformation
Republicans talk of combatting traitors within their own party at the same time they’re trying to thwart Democrats from keeping the governorship and a key Senate seat.


Barrett again denies emergency bid to block student loan forgiveness plan
Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Friday denied an emergency effort to block the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program, her second such ruling in recent weeks. Barrett, who handles eme…


Ohio midterm elections: House and Senate seats, candidates, issues and more
On Nov. 8, Ohio voters will have the opportunity to elect a new senator to Congress in an election that will help decide which party gains a majority.

Johnny Depp appeals verdict ordering him to pay Amber Heard $2 million - Washington Examiner
Johnny Depp’s legal team has filed to appeal part of the verdict that orders him to pay ex-wife Amber Heard $2 million. In June, a Fairfax, Virginia, jury found that Heard defamed Depp in a 2018 op-ed, ordering her to pay the actor damages amounting to $15 million, which ultimately became 10.35...


Eroding trust in US elections taxes state investigators
As complaints about elections pile up around the country, investigators tasked with dealing with them find themselves on the front line of defending the integrity of elections.


US jobs growth solid but slowing amid inflation fight
The news comes as the economy remains a top concern for voters ahead of the midterm elections.


White House says $185 bln in infrastructure funds released to date
The White House on Friday said it has released $185 billion in funding from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that seeks to fix crumbling roads, expand broadband internet, replace lead pipes and improve the electrical grid.


November 4, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
The US Defense Department announced a new security assistance package worth about $400 million for Ukraine that includes tanks and drones


Colorado man accused of tampering with ballot-marking machine
Richard Patton, a 31-year-old from Pueblo, was arrested Thursday and charged with tampering with a voting machine — a class 5 felony under state law — and cybercrime, which is a misdemeanor.


Anti-smoking forces outspend cigarette industry on California ballot measure to ban flavored tobacco
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg donated millions to the Yes on Prop 31 campaign.


Georgia man who won landmark gay rights case at SCOTUS agrees to $825,000 settlement
A Georgia county has agreed to settle a lawsuit by a man whose case led to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that civil rights law protects gay people from discrimination in employment.
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Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker is stressing his support for abortion rights in race against Sen. Rand Paul
Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker has been stressing his belief in abortion rights in his race against Republican Sen. Rand Paul. Rand Paul is seeking his third term in Kentucky.

1 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma
Authorities in Oklahoma say at least one person has died as tornadoes ravaged areas of that state and neighboring Texas, leaving some people trapped and dozens of homes in ruins.


Former Trump aide Kash Patel testifies before grand jury in Mar-a-Lago documents investigation
A grand jury is investigating White House documents recovered from Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Fla.


Xi, Scholz warn against 'irresponsible' nuclear threats over Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday condemned threats to use atomic weapons in Ukraine, with Scholz warning that Russia risked "crossing a line" in the international community by resorting to nuclear force.

Vance widens lead over Ryan in final stretch of Ohio Senate race: poll
Republican J.D. Vance has expanded his lead over Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) in the race for Ohio’s open Senate seat, according to a new poll. Emerson College’s final survey of the state’s midterm elect…


In tight Florida House race, it comes down to foreign policy and even a former Colombian president
Democrat Annette Taddeo, a Colombian American, touts a hard-line stance against "leftist" governments as she challenges Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Cuban American.


Luria makes final case for democracy, vies for Black voters
Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria is spending the closing days of her reelection campaign in the new parts of her Virginia district to gain the support of Black residents whose votes could well determine if she gets a third term.


Judge keeps David DePape in jail on charges he attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer
David DePape, who is charged with attacking the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer, was kept jailed Friday pending trial.
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What time do polls close in your state for the 2022 election?
Poll closing times for the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8, vary by state.


Biden is 'not buying' that Democrats may lose in midterms
President Joe Biden says he is feeling “really good” about Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections, even as he traveled to the Chicago area to support two House members who are facing more competitive reelection battles than expected.


‘It’s going to be a long haul’: Pelosi makes first public on-camera comments about husband’s attack | CNN Politics
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday spoke publicly on-camera for the first time about the attack on her husband, Paul, and his ongoing recovery, saying “it’s going to be a long haul, but he will be well.”


Buttigieg stumps for Democrats in a 'cost-of-living election'
The transportation secretary — one of Democrats’ most sought-after surrogates — is blitzing the battleground states of Michigan, New Hampshire, and Nevada over the next few days.


At least 2 dead after tornadoes tear through 2 states
At least two people are dead after tornadoes tore through counties in Oklahoma and Texas on Friday, officials said.

Political analysts say both Republicans and Democrats are optimistic ahead of midterm elections
Early voting has broken records in some states.


North Carolina reports possible voter intimidation, threats ahead of midterm elections
North Carolina officials have registered 14 instances of potential intimidation or interference with voters and election workers in the run-up to Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, according to records provided to Reuters on Friday.


Brazil election marked by disinformation networks, says Carter Center
The Carter Center said on Friday that Brazil's presidential election was marked by a proliferation of sophisticated disinformation attacking the voting system and then questioning the impartiality of the national electoral authority.


Nike cancels Kyrie Irving shoe release, suspends relationship with Nets star in antisemitism fallout
The shoe and sports company condemned hate speech and said it will no longer release the Kyrie 8 shoe.


Settlement reached in suits over FBI posing as AP reporter
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press will get a $145,000 settlement following a pair of lawsuits filed after an FBI agent posed as a reporter for The Associated Press and created a fake story.


Zeldin slams NY Gov. Hochul on crime, urges voters to 'vote like your life depends on it'
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin is urging voters to vote "like your life depends on it" in the run-up to Election Day to decide the state's next governor.

Closest known black hole to Earth discovered 1,600 light-years away, scientists say
Scientists said the black hole is 10 times more massive than the sun.

Navarro alludes to nod from Trump to defy subpoena
Lawyer for former trade adviser expresses reluctance to call former president as witness at contempt trial.


Latinos rank economy and abortion as top issues, will it impact vote?
Latino voters in battleground states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona can move the needle in tight races that will determine what party controls Congress and top state offices.


US Ambassador to UN condemns North Korean missile launches and lack of action by Security Council | CNN Politics
The US Ambassador to the United Nations on Friday condemned both North Korea’s missile launches and the lack of action taken by the UN Security Council to address them as “appalling.”


US jails rife with violence, abuse and overcrowding
Jails across the U.S. are suffering from overcrowding, violence and abuse. It comes as staffing problems at lockups from New York to California continue to grow and have made long-simmering problems worse.


Amy Coney Barrett denies request to challenge Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan but program remains blocked | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Friday once again denied a request to challenge President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but her brief order will not change the status quo.


US to send $400 million more to Ukraine in military aid
The U.S. is sending Ukraine an additional $400 million in military aid, including badly needed air defense missiles, and establishing a security assistance headquarters in Germany that will oversee all weapons transfers and military training for Ukraine.


An inconvenient truth: Climate change won't be solved in this desert
Leaders will gather in Egypt to discuss action to counter global warming. But events elsewhere in the world are pushing in the opposite direction.


White House gets ‘Goldilocks’ jobs report as they look to make up ground on the economy | CNN Politics
As White House officials prepared for the last jobs report before the midterm elections set to be released Friday morning, the last thing they wanted to see is a blowout hiring number.


While the GOP historically has firm hold on the Nebraska state government, Dems look to flip some districts
Republican Rep. Don Bacon will face off against Tony Vergas in the Omaha-based 2nd Congressional District race. The 2nd District has morphed into a swing district in the last 15 years.

Alleged shoplifter, security guard dead after exchanging gunfire at grocery store
An alleged shoplifter and a grocery store security guard are both dead after exchanging gunfire Friday morning, according to police.

Jan. 6 committee extends subpoena deadline after Trump doesn't hand over documents
The House committee said it would not alter the date of Trump's deposition, scheduled for Nov. 14. His attorneys have not said publicly whether he would comply with the subpoena.


Global statesmen: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war
Members of the group of prominent former world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela say the war in Ukraine can only end with a diplomatic solution that gives both sides something.


3 men arrested in Midwest meat heist ring | CNN
Three men have been arrested in Miami for their role in a multistate theft ring targeting beef and pork packaging plants, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.


Biden on California rescue mission as House Democrats falter
President Joe Biden is urging voters to go to the polls to support Democratic candidates, warning that a Republican Congress would reshape America by cutting back on health care and threatening abortion rights.


National Guard to offer midterm elections cybersecurity help
The move is part of a wider effort to ensure the midterms are secure from cybersecurity threats.


House January 6 committee interviewing Secret Service agents in Trump’s motorcade on day of attack | CNN Politics
The House January 6 select committee is getting a window into former President Donald Trump’s motorcade on the day of the US Capitol attack, interviewing on Friday the Secret Service agent who was in the lead car on January 6 and scheduling testimony from the driver of Trump’s presidential...


EXPLAINER: How impoverished N. Korea finances testing spree
North Korea’s recent barrage of missile tests, including Wednesday’s record of at least 23 launches, is raising an important question about its weapons program: How does the impoverished country pay for the seemingly endless tests?


Abortion clinic in Kansas that opened days after Roe struck down is inundated with calls
A Kansas abortion clinic that was among the first in the country to open after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade has been inundated with patients.


Dwyane Wade responds to ex-wife's objection to their trans daughter's name change: 'This isn't a game'
The former NBA player said in a statement on social media that no one in his family would "force an identity" on the teen or any of his other children.


Tom Barrack: Jury acquits top Trump aide of acting as foreign agent
Tom Barrack was accused of being the "eyes, ears and the voice" of the United Arab Emirates.


Why is there a push to end Daylight Saving Time?
Story at a glance Most Americans agree it’s time to do away with daylight saving time. But, if that does happen, it’s still up for debate whether the United States will permanently switch to Daylig…


A jovial Stewart Rhodes tries to woo jurors at Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial
The founder of the far-right organization took the stand in his own defense Friday and said he doesn't think the 2020 election was legitimate.


Media preps for 2022 election with focus on democracy issues
Democracy issues were once an afterthought in election night coverage, with an occasional report on broken voting machines in a polling place or two.


Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?
Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.


Obama, Clintons hit midterm campaign trail while Biden keeps light schedule
Vulnerable Democrats are getting a helping hand on the campaign trail from former President Barack Obama and the Clintons, while President Biden keeps a light schedule.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.9B after no ticket won Saturday's drawing
Powerball winning numbers are drawn and broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

From coast to coast, a collage of American elections unfolds
In the battle for Democrats to keep their majority in Congress and Republicans to gain wins in congressional and governor's races, the 2022 midterms will showcase which party is able to extend its reach past the states it currently controls.


A gunshot was fired into a family home of a House candidate in North Carolina last month, injuring no one, police say | CNN Politics
At least one gunshot was fired last month into the North Carolina home of a US House candidate’s parents, injuring no one, according to police and the candidate, who referenced the incident on Twitter Thursday.


Pentagon will pay to upgrade dozens of Soviet-era tanks for Ukraine
The U.S. will also refurbish a number of American Hawk air defense missiles.


Jewish leaders voice concerns over antisemitism in wake of FBI's 'rare' bulletin on synagogue threats
Jewish leaders in New Jersey are voicing their concerns after the FBI warned on Thursday of a "broad threat" to synagogues in the state.

Analysis: Why Arizona is the most important state to watch Tuesday night | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama was blunt about the stakes in Arizona when he campaigned for Democrats on the midterm ballot this past week.


Cook Political Report shifts Senate forecast toward GOP
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report on Friday shifted its forecast of control for the Senate toward Republicans just four days out from the midterm elections. Jessica Taylor,…


Wisconsin Sen. Johnson pushed tax cut amid family land deals
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin was pushing for a tax cut provision in 2017 that benefitted his former plastics company and many others as his family was acquiring properties around the country, a newspaper review of property records revealed.


Schumer-aligned group pumps nearly $50M in secretive donations into midterms to save Senate majority
Majority Forward, a group affiliated with the Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC, has pushed nearly $50 million in anonymous donations into the midterm elections for Democrats.

Climate protests criticized; but Germany missing 2030 goal
German officials are urging environmental activists to engage in “constructive” protests and avoid endangering lives.


Elon Musk plunges Twitter into chaos ahead of midterms
Mass layoffs swept though the company's worldwide offices, including operations that police misinformation and malicious content.


Midterms: Stefanik’s E-PAC poised to help elect record number of GOP women to Congress
Republicans are poised to elect a record number of women to Congress this cycle with the help of House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s E-PAC.

John Fetterman celebrates Oprah endorsement: 'It's unbelievable'
Fetterman told "The View" he's "so grateful that she understands what’s at stake here in this race."

Midterm voters to take on Colorado's soaring housing costs
Voters will take on the soaring costs of housing in Colorado next Tuesday when they decide on a bevy of local land statewide ballot measures.


Listenbourg is the hottest country on social media right now. The catch? It doesn't exist.
After going viral on Twitter, the craze spread to TikTok where the hashtag “#Listenbourg” has more than 75 million views and countless videos dedicated to the made-up land.


Twitter begins layoffs, cuts to affect 50% of staff
The company wrote in an email, "In an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path, we will go through the difficult process of reducing our global workforce on Friday."

Fresh finger-pointing over Capitol Police's future after Pelosi home invasion
Members of Congress aren't opposed to sending their force more cash. But they want more oversight over protective services following the assault on the speaker's husband.


Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?
Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots? It takes longer than counting with machines, it’s less reliable, and it’s a logistical nightmare for U.S. elections.


Colorado Senate race moves from 'Lean Dem' to 'toss up' as polls tighten
The Colorado Senate race between Republican Joe O'Dea and Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is now considered a "toss up," according to Real Clear Politics.

Muppets in Moscow: The true story of making 'Sesame Street' in Russia
Natasha Lance Rogoff, author of the new book "Muppets in Moscow" speaks with ABC News about making the TV show in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.

General Mills, Audi pause Twitter ads, will evaluate site
General Mills and Audi are the latest big advertisers to pause ads on Twitter as questions swirl about how the social media platform will operate under new owner Elon Musk.


Pentagon says it will fund tanks for Ukraine
The Pentagon on Friday announced it will be funding tanks sent to Ukraine for the first time, part of a $400 million military assistance package that will also provide armored vehicles, d…


Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect
Conspiracy theories about mail ballots. Anonymous text messages warning voters to stay home. Fringe social media platforms where election misinformation spreads with impunity.


Time is running out
The Senate plan written by Marco Rubio of Florida is the closest Congress has come to implementing permanent Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. in decades.

Pennsylvania Republicans voice concerns about midterm ballot counting in letter to secretary of state
Pennsylvania Republicans wrote to the secretary of state with concerns about the election process after a court ruling voiding misdated ballots.

Biden says Twitter spews lies across the world
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that Elon Musk had purchased a social media platform in Twitter that spews lies across the world.


EXPLAINER: Threats to US election security grow more complex
Top U.S. election security officials say current threats to the nation's voting systems are more complex than ever.


All eyes on Long Island: The key House races that may decide the midterms
With three open seats up for grabs — and a competitive race for a GOP-held seat — the outcome of Long Island’s 2022 midterm races could play a deciding role in who controls Congress next year.


Arraignment for defendants charged in Elijah McClain's death postponed again
Arraignment for the police officers and paramedics named in a grand jury indictment alleging their involvement in the death of Elijah McClain was postponed again.

Democrats struggle to find success outside college towns, urban areas in red IN. Here are the races to watch
Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young is running for reelection in Indiana, a state which has been virtually all Republican for the past decade.

Ukrainians face nuclear threat with grit and dark humor
Ukrainians no longer ask if their country will be hit by Russia with nuclear weapons. They are preparing for it.


Divided state of Michigan raises many questions on this year's ballot. Here's what you need to know
Michigan Democrats hope to gain an advantage in one of the chambers in the midterm election. The state has been divided with Democratic Gov. Whitmer and a GOP controlled statehouse..

Democrat Kotek holds narrow lead over Drazan in Oregon’s gubernatorial race
Democrat Tina Kotek holds a narrow lead over Republican Christine Drazan in the Oregon gubernatorial race, according to a new poll, reversing recent surveys that had found Kotek trailing her Republ…


Major banks support rainforest oil project despite problems
LONDON (AP) — In the Putumayo region of the Colombian Amazon, Segundo Meneses' daily routine took him to the Chufiya river, its banks verdant and waters alive with catfish and piranha.


Alaskans will determine fate of Senate, House, and governor races, and will yay or nay state convention
Alaska’s 2022 midterm elections will match Sen. Lisa Murkowski against a field of challengers, including Trump-endorsed Kelly Tshibaka.

U.S. employers keep hiring at solid pace, adding 261,000 jobs
The job numbers are a sign that as Election Day nears, the economy remains a picture of solid job growth and painful inflation.


Climate negotiations: 30 years of melting hope and US power
Once the world had hope that when nations got together they could stop climate change. Thirty years after leaders around the globe first got together to try, that hope has melted.


Civil rights groups slam Musk’s mass Twitter layoffs, urge companies to pause ads
Leaders of dozens of civil rights and other advocacy groups are criticizing Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter, saying they undermine the commitments he made to the organizations to keep safety an…


Biden's ability to reshape U.S. judiciary hangs in balance as election looms
President Joe Biden's judicial nominees appear nowhere on the ballot in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections but his ability to keep reshaping the federal judiciary hinges on the results of the voting that will determine whether his fellow Democrats keep control of the Senate.


Uvalde community split on gun control months after Robb Elementary shooting
Nearly six months after 19 students and two teachers were shot in their school, the Uvalde community has differing views on gun laws.

What to expect in GOP-dominated WV elections, with one-fourth of races not having a Democratic candidate
West Virginia, a state that was previously a Democratic stronghold, has become increasingly red in the past years. In the upcoming election, Democrats hope to turn things around.

Supreme Court more diverse than lawyers who argue before it
The Supreme Court looks more like America than it ever has. The lawyers who argue at the nation’s highest court? Not so much.


How a secret meeting put Hakeem Jeffries on track to replace Pelosi
Behind the scenes, House Democrats battle to anoint their next generation of leaders.


Twitter's blue check: Vital verification or status symbol?
Elon Musk wants to change how Twitter doles out its checkmark badges for verified accounts. While the “blue check” is at times viewed as an elite status symbol for the rich and famous, its purpose has always been to ensure that the people and accounts tweeting are who they say they are.


Byron Donalds, seeking a House GOP leadership post, wants to decentralize power away from party leaders
Rep. Byron Donalds is generally considered a significant long shot in his campaign for House GOP conference chair against Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York.

High court to hear water dispute between Navajo, government
The Supreme Court will hear a water dispute involving the U.S. government and the Navajo Nation. The high court said Friday it would review a lower court ruling in favor of the Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.


A quiet race to succeed Pelosi is underway in San Francisco
A political earthquake is about to hit the city.


It's that time: Daylight saving time out, standard time in
A transition is coming this weekend across most of the United States, and it has nothing to do with the election: Daylight saving time is out, standard time is in this weekend.



Pfizer, BioNTech say bivalent COVID-19 booster shot performs better against BA.5 omicron subvariant
Pfizer and BioNTech said that updated data from a Phase 2-3 clinical trial shows the bivalent booster performed better against the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants.

Health Care — COVID tests, treatments could soon cost you
🚫 There shouldn’t be a need to say this, but do not lick toads, especially the poisonous ones. The National Park Service is asking that everyone “please refrain from licking” anything they come acr…


Flu vaccine uptake low as influenza, RSV continue to spread: CDC
Flu vaccine uptake is lower this year compared to last year even as the U.S. experiences a surge of respiratory illnesses, the CDC said Friday.

US hospital flu cases hit 10-year high as vaccinations fall
Five million fewer influenza doses have been administered this year to US adults than this time last year.


6-year-old with RSV dies as hospitals see alarming rise in new virus cases
A Michigan boy has died from RSV complications as hospitals around the country continue to see an alarming rise in pediatric respiratory syncytial virus cases.

Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party
Three years into the crisis, China's pandemic response is exhausting its population.
