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

FILE – With the Florida results in his hand, Deputy Managing Editor David Scott, left, who helps oversee The Associated…

October 8, 2024

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Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton’s path prepare for the worst

FILE – Patients are evacuated from Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena, Fla. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, as…

October 8, 2024

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

The criminal complaint, filed by the Justice Department, against Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27,of Oklahoma City is photographed Tuesday, Oct. 8,…

October 8, 2024

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Sanders reminds team not to be surprised by 4-1 start as Colorado prepares for No. 18 Kansas State

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against…

October 8, 2024

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This camp provides a safe space for kids to learn and play after Hurricane Helene

Boys play basketball at the Project:Camp pop-up daycamp for families impacted by Hurricane Helene in Brevard, N.C., Monday, Oct. 7,…

October 8, 2024

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US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the federal government's response to Hurricane Helene and preparations for Hurricane Milton in the…

October 8, 2024

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Rockies bringing back the franchise’s all-time winningest manager Bud Black for the 2025 season

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black waves to the crowd during the team's ceremonial walk around the field to acknowledge fans…

October 8, 2024

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Why and how AP counts the vote for thousands of US elections

FILE – Staffers work on election night at the Washington bureau of The Associated Press on Nov. 3, 1964. (AP…

October 8, 2024

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Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why

FILE – This Nov. 4, 2016, file photo shows mail-in ballots being sorted at the Santa Clara County Registrar of…

October 8, 2024

Associated Press

Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it

FILE – An election worker sorts vote-by-mail ballots at the Miami-Dade County Board of Elections, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in…

October 8, 2024

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McDonald’s sues top meat packers for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of beef

FILE – The sign outside a McDonald's restaurant is seen in Pittsburgh, June 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)(AP…

October 8, 2024

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College football Week 7: Ohio State at Oregon and Texas-Oklahoma are featured matchups

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) passes against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game,…

October 8, 2024

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Thieves slipped watch off Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler’s wrist, police say

FILE – Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game against…

October 8, 2024

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Colorado’s Supreme Court dismisses suit against baker who wouldn’t make a cake for transgender woman

FILE – Jack Phillips, who's case was heard by the Supreme Court five years ago after he objected to designing…

October 8, 2024

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Las Vegas will blow a kiss goodbye — literally — to the Tropicana with a flashy casino implosion

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sin City will quite literally blow a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light Wednesday…

October 8, 2024

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A former aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams is charged with destroying evidence as top deputy quits

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New…

October 8, 2024

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Bill introduced to award 1980 ‘Miracle On Ice’ US hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals

FILE – In this Feb. 22, 1980, file photo, the U.S. hockey team celebrates with goalie Jim Craig after a…

October 8, 2024

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A series of deaths and the ‘Big Fight’: Uncovering police force in one Midwestern city

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — It was the day of the “Big Fight” at the police academy, and rookie sheriff’s deputy…

October 8, 2024

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Water gushes through sand dunes after a rare rainfall in the Sahara desert

A view of lakes caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern…

October 8, 2024

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Biden sets a 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer

FILE – A copper water supply line, left, is shown connected to a water main after being installed for lead…

October 8, 2024

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Hezbollah steps up rocket fire as Israel sends more troops into Lebanon

Smoke rises from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)(AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) BEIRUT…

October 8, 2024

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German court acquits McCann suspect of unrelated sexual offense charges

Christian Brueckner, center, stands in the courtroom at Braunschweig District Court before the start of the trial, in Brunswick, Germany,…

October 8, 2024

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Golden Knights host the Avalanche in season opener

Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights Paradise, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -110, Avalanche -110;…

October 8, 2024

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France’s minority government survives a no-confidence vote, 2 weeks after taking office

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech at the National Assembly, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault…

October 8, 2024