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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 31.10.2024.

It displays 290 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.10.2024The Garbage Truck Rally

With just five days until the election, Trump and Harris intensified their campaigns in crucial swing states. Trump's response to Biden's "garbage" comment dominated headlines, as he held a press conference from a MAGA-branded garbage truck. This move sparked discussions about campaign tactics and rhetoric. Meanwhile, Harris faced criticism from Cuban's remarks about women supporting Trump, leading to backlash from conservative women. Election security concerns resurfaced, with officials bracing for potential conspiracy theories and violence in swing states. The Dodgers' World Series victory over the Yankees briefly shifted focus, but attention quickly returned to the tight race, with new polls showing Harris and Trump neck-and-neck in key battlegrounds. As the day progressed, both campaigns pulled out all stops, with high-profile endorsements and targeted messaging in final push efforts.

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00:04Dodgers Clinch World Series as Election Drama Continues

The newspapers report extensively on the Dodgers' World Series victory against the Yankees (NBC News, NY Post, USA Today). Trump's response to Biden's "garbage" comment continues to draw attention, with Trump addressing sanitation workers directly (Fox News). North Korea's launch of a powerful ICBM days before the U.S. election raises concerns (Wall Street Journal). Pennsylvania Democrats sue Erie County over mail-in ballot delays (The Hill).
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Trump and Harris rally in pivotal US battleground

Rats the size of cats are sniffing out illegal wildlife products
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Yahoo! News

Dodgers win World Series as Yankees self-destruct in Game 5

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied back from 5-0 and 6-5 deficits at Yankee Stadium to earn the 8th championship in franchise history.
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00:52Dodgers Clinch World Series as Trump Rides Garbage Truck

The newspapers report extensively on the Dodgers' World Series victory against the Yankees (LA Times, Yahoo, NBC News, NY Post, USA Today). Trump's response to Biden's "garbage" comment continues to draw attention, with Trump addressing sanitation workers directly and using a garbage truck for a campaign event (Fox News, CNN). The upcoming U.S. election's global implications are discussed (NYTimes), while North Korea's ICBM launch raises concerns (Wall Street Journal).
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02:07Dodgers Clinch World Series as Global Tensions Rise

The newspapers report extensively on the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory against the New York Yankees (LA Times, Yahoo, NBC News, NY Post, USA Today). Trump's campaign strategy of using a garbage truck to respond to Biden's "garbage" comment continues to draw attention (Fox News, CNN). North Korea's launch of a powerful ICBM raises concerns about global security (Wall Street Journal, Washington Post).
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CNN

Trump’s plan to remake US government comes into view

Why this small city is the ‘eyeglasses capital’ of Japan
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Yahoo! News

2 closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

Two nights and 200 miles apart, the candidates stated their cases and outlined in distinct terms the choice voters face on Election Day.
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Yahoo! News

2 closing arguments show the stark choice between Harris and Trump

Two nights and 200 miles apart, the candidates stated their cases and outlined in distinct terms the choice voters face on Election Day.
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03:16Trump's Trash Talk Tour Meets World Series Glory

The newspapers report on Trump's campaign strategy using a garbage truck to respond to Biden's "garbage" comment (Fox News, CNN, AP News). North Korea's ICBM launch raises global security concerns (Wall Street Journal, Washington Post). The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory against the New York Yankees is widely covered (LA Times, NBC News, NY Post, USA Today). The upcoming U.S. election's global implications are discussed (NYTimes).
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Yahoo! News

Officials brace for conspiracy theories, violence in swing states

Bullet-proof glass and fencing topped with barbed wire are some of the ways election officials have fortified their operations against a repeat of the chaos of 2020.
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04:28Mideast Tensions Flare as US Election Looms

The newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Israel striking Lebanon's Baalbek (Washington Post). US election concerns are highlighted, including conspiracy theories and security measures in swing states (Yahoo). Trump's plan to reshape the US government is discussed (CNN), while the global implications of the US election are examined (NYTimes). These new developments overshadow previous coverage of Trump's campaign tactics and the World Series.
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Yahoo! News

In swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence

Bullet-proof glass and fencing topped with barbed wire are some of the ways election officials have fortified their operations against a repeat of the chaos of 2020.
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In repeat of 2020, Trump and his allies allege election fraud in Pennsylvania

Trump's campaign and supporters are seizing on routine election processes as signs of fraud in the critical battleground state.
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05:39Battleground States Brace for Election Turmoil

The newspapers report on heightened election tensions in the US. Officials are fortifying against potential violence and conspiracy theories in swing states (Yahoo, AP News). China's military build-up in the South China Sea is discussed (Washington Post). Puerto Rico's potential statehood vote gains attention (Newsweek). These new developments overshadow previous coverage of Trump's campaign tactics and the World Series results.
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Vice President Harris could win the presidential election next week. But fingers in Democratic circles are already being pointed behind the scenes, in the event that she falls to former President Trump. While some Democrats say they are increasingly hopeful that Harris will win, others have expressed mounting frustration about a string of factors that...
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06:14Final Push in Swing States as Global Eyes Watch US Election

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential campaign. Trump and Harris are focusing on key swing states, particularly addressing Latino voters in Arizona and Nevada (NPR, The Hill). Trump's plan to reshape the government if elected is gaining attention (CNN). The global implications of the US election are being examined (NYTimes). Some sources discuss allegations of election fraud in Pennsylvania (Yahoo).
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In today’s issue: Americans still believe the economy, or at least their finances, are a wreck. Former President Trump while campaigning Wednesday called the economy “a disaster” and promised that if he’s elected, “we will rapidly defeat inflation.” But experts at the Commerce Department reported Wednesday that the U.S. economy grew at a brisk clip...
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Yahoo! News

8 key counties that could decide the Trump-Harris election

Polls suggest the Nov. 5 election is so close it won't come down just to the battleground states but to specific counties within them.
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Yahoo! News

These 8 counties could determine the fate of the Trump-Harris election

Polls suggest the Nov. 5 election is so close it won't come down just to the battleground states but to specific counties within them.
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07:11Swing States and Economic Jitters: The Final Countdown

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential campaign, with Trump and Harris focusing on key swing states (NPR, The Hill, Yahoo). Economic concerns remain central, with discussions on inflation and growth (NYTimes, The Epoch Times). Election security and ballot counting procedures are highlighted (USA Today). International news includes a typhoon hitting Taiwan (Washington Post).
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The 2020 US presidential election will be held in the shadow of a growing global war, and the next president will be tasked with guiding America through this third world war, as the Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and North Korean threats are all interrelated.
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Most Americans say they are frustrated and anxious about Election Day, now less than a week away, a new survey reveals. The poll, published Thursday by The Associated Press-NORC Research Center, shows 69 percent of adults in the U.S. have been "frustrated" with the current campaign cycle. The same number said the race has left...
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08:39Dodgers Triumph, Schwarzenegger Backs Harris as Election Looms

The newspapers report on the aftermath of the Dodgers' World Series victory over the Yankees (LA Times, NBC News, NY Post). Arnold Schwarzenegger's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president is discussed (NPR). The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict receives attention, with reports of an Israeli attack on a Gaza hospital (Washington Post). Election-related concerns persist, including allegations of fraud in Pennsylvania (Yahoo, The Hill).
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George Orwell famously argued that clear language in politics can be a bulwark against oppression. But in the Trump era, his solution no longer holds.
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) suggested Wednesday that gender is no longer a “big darn deal” as the race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump winds down. “I personally don't think that gender is such a big darn deal in this race,” Palin said on NewsNation’s “CUOMO” during a pre-election town hall...
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09:10Election Anxiety Peaks as LA Celebrates Violently

The newspapers report on heightened election anxiety and coping methods as the US presidential race enters its final days (Boston Globe, NPR, Yahoo). Trump's response to Biden's "garbage" comment becomes a campaign rallying point (Fox News, The Daily Wire). Post-World Series celebrations in Los Angeles turn violent, with looting and vandalism reported (NY Post, LA Times).
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A recent controversy involving DP World showed how keen Keir Starmer’s government is to prostrate itself before firms that trample over workers’ rights. Starmer’s economic agenda relies heavily on “de-risking” private investment with public money.
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Americans have turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots early in the general election, with more than half of the country’s registered voters having already voted or planning to vote before Election Day, according to a Thursday poll released by Gallup.  This year 54 percent of registered voters are headed to the polls...
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Vice President Harris has a 1-point lead over former President Trump in a new national survey released days before Election Day. Harris leads Trump 47 percent to 46 percent among registered voters in The Economist/YouGov survey, which was conducted Oct. 26-29. One percent backed the Green Party’s Jill Stein, 3 percent said they were “not...
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Elon Musk is attempting to move to federal court a lawsuit challenging his $1 million daily giveaways to registered voters in swing and battleground states, throwing into question a scheduled Thursday hearing in Pennsylvania that Musk is required to attend.  A Pennsylvania judge ordered Musk to attend the hearing slated for 10 a.m. ET on Philadelphia...
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10:07Swing State Showdown: Trump and Harris Make Final Push

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential campaign between Trump and Harris, with both candidates focusing on swing states (CBS, Boston Globe, Yahoo). Trump's response to Biden's "garbage" comment becomes a campaign point (Fox News, The Blaze). Post-World Series celebrations in Los Angeles turn violent (LA Times, NY Post). Election security concerns persist (Mother Jones, USA Today).
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Announcement from: Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief  Hey everyone, As we get ready for Election Night 2024, I wanted to share with you a few updates on our coverage plans. The Hill's website will host live coverage of the election throughout the night, with up-to-the-minute results in partnership with Decision Desk HQ, informative maps showing the battles for the...
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Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team, said in a Tuesday interview that former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is backing former President Trump, is seeking the federal data to prove vaccines should be kept off the market. Lutnick added, however, that Kennedy will not get — nor does he want —...
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Yahoo! News

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10:41Swing State Showdown as LA Celebrates Wildly

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential campaign between Trump and Harris. Both candidates are focusing on key swing states (CBS, Boston Globe, Yahoo). Trump's response to Biden's "garbage" comment has become a campaign point (Fox News, The Blaze). Post-World Series celebrations in Los Angeles turned violent, with reports of looting and vandalism (LA Times, NY Post).
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Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested Wednesday that he advised his comedian friend, Tony Hinchcliffe, against using a joke about Puerto Rico in his set ahead of former President Trump's recent rally at Madison Square Garden. “I tell all comedians, don’t ever do comedy at something that’s not a comedy event," he said on his podcast "The...
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The argument of Ta-Nehisi’s Coates’s latest book, The Message, is that Israel is not and will never be a democracy. He describes the racist hierarchy on which Israel was founded in terms that are hard to dismiss.
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Vice President Harris slammed former President Trump for saying at a rally on Wednesday that he would be women’s “protector,” a phrase he used two months ago and again this week at a rally in Wisconsin. “Donald Trump thinks he should get to make decisions about what you do with your body,” Harris wrote in...
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11:21Swing State Showdown: Trump and Harris Make Final Push

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential campaign between Trump and Harris. Both candidates are focusing on key swing states (CBS, Boston Globe, Yahoo). Trump's recent rally in Wisconsin and Harris's campaign event in Las Vegas are highlighted (Fox News, CBS). The conflict in Lebanon receives attention, with reports of Israeli attacks killing paramedics (Washington Post, Wall Street Journal).
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Flooding from excessive rainfall killed 95 people in Spain according to Wednesday reports from the Associated Press.  The storms started on Tuesday, triggering tornadoes and hail and upending travel out of the impacted areas. Flights were canceled, roadways were inundated and a high speed train with 300 passengers derailed.  Malaga and Valencia, cities in southeastern...
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted.  Raffensperger said that no matter which presidential candidate triumphs in the 2024 White House election, “every voter in our state should know that the results will be valid because the election...
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National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chair Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is telling colleagues that he will support Senate Republican Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) in the race to become next Senate Republican leader, according to sources familiar with the private conversations. Daines’s public support would be a promising development for Thune, who is locked in a tough...
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Yahoo! News

Elon Musk's falsehoods create 'huge problem' for election officials

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Cardi B will be showing "Up" for Vice President Harris's campaign, delivering remarks at a Friday rally in battleground Wisconsin. The "Money" rapper will speak at the "When We Vote We Win" concert event in Milwaukee, Harris's campaign announced Thursday. The rally is also poised to include performances by GloRilla, MC Lyte, The Isley Brothers,...
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12:07Swing State Showdown Overshadowed by Spanish Floods and Dodgers' Chaos

The newspapers report on continued election coverage, with focus on swing states and potential election result challenges (CNN, Fox News, The Hill, Yahoo). Devastating flash floods in Spain have killed at least 155 people, with rescuers fearing more casualties (NBC News, NYTimes). The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory led to chaotic celebrations and vandalism in the city (One America News Network, LA Times, NY Post).
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The 10 deadliest extreme weather events of the previous two decades, which contributed to some 570,000 deaths, were all intensified by human-caused climate change, according to a new study from World Weather Attribution. The events in question included three hurricanes, four heatwaves, two floods and a drought. Each of the events had features intensified by...
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CNN

Harris and Trump are locked in tight races in Georgia and North Carolina

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House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health department report that was used to deflect criticism of his administration’s pandemic-era nursing home policies.  Cuomo told members of the House panel investigating the...
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Republican strategist Karl Rove argued that “fence-sitters” that fall into three categories will decide whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris will win the 2024 presidential election. Rove said that Americans, outside of third-party voters, who have not decided who they are going to vote for are divided into three groups. The first being...
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12:29Swing State Nail-Biter as Spanish Floods Devastate

The newspapers report on the tight race between Trump and Harris in key swing states (CNN, The Hill, Yahoo). Devastating floods in Spain have killed at least 155 people, with fears of more casualties (NBC News, NYTimes). Concerns about AI-generated misinformation targeting Spanish-speaking voters are emerging (AP News). The election's outcome may hinge on undecided voters in specific counties (The Hill, Yahoo).
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{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Happy Halloweeeeen! 🎃 TBH, this upcoming election is scary and spooky enough for me. Here's what’s happening today: Trump is stoking misleading election fraud claims in Pennsylvania. Election officials say it's secure, though. Trump put on an orange vest and hopped into a MAGA-themed garbage truck on Wednesday, and no,...
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CNN

Harris and Trump locked in tight races in Georgia and North Carolina

She was condemned to death in 1685. But England’s last ‘witch’ may have survived
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The Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brittany Spencer, Cedric the Entertainer and other artists are teaming up for a performance dedicated to raising funds for Hurricane Helene and Milton response efforts. The performances will be broadcasted on Saturday night on CBS and CMT, and streamed on Paramount+ with Showtime.  United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global partnered...
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A GOP lawmaker from Tennessee says he will introduce a House resolution condemning the president’s recent comment in which he appeared to to compare those backing former President Trump to garbage. The non-binding resolution is being offered by Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) and was first reported by Fox News. “Whereas, on October 29, 2024, President...
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13:02Swing State Showdown: Trump-Harris Deadlock as Spain Drowns

The newspapers report on the tight race between Trump and Harris in key swing states (CNN, Fox News, The Hill, Yahoo). Recent polls show a deadlock in Georgia and North Carolina (CNN). Election interference concerns arise, with Jimmy Kimmel accused of urging Trump supporters to vote late (Breitbart). Meanwhile, devastating floods in Spain have killed over 150 people (NYTimes, NBC News, Washington Post).
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Ex-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who helped devise the Trump campaign’s alternate electors strategy in 2020, has been suspended from practicing law in New York following his conviction for a "serious crime." A panel of judges on the Appellate Division — New York’s midlevel appeals court — ruled Thursday that Chesebro is barred from practicing law in the...
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Children whose parents keep them off sugar during their first two years of life have lower rates of diabetes and high blood pressure for the rest of their lives, a new study has found. That protection remains even if the children begin eating more sugar after age two, according to findings published on Thursday in Science....
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14:07Harris-Trump Deadlock as Election Day Looms

The newspapers report on the tight presidential race between Harris and Trump, with polls showing them neck-and-neck in key states like Georgia and North Carolina (CNN, Fox News, AP News). Both candidates are making final campaign pushes in the West (AP News). The Dodgers' World Series victory is highlighted (LA Times), while concerns about the US housing shortage are discussed (NPR). International news includes Hezbollah rocket attacks in Israel (One America News Network) and diplomacy efforts in Lebanon and Gaza (Washington Post).
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14:46Nail-Biter Race Amid Spanish Flood Tragedy

The newspapers report on the ongoing tight race between Harris and Trump in key states (CNN, USA Today, AP News). Mark Cuban's comments about Trump and women have sparked controversy (Breitbart, NY Post). Devastating floods in Spain have killed over 150 people (NYTimes, Washington Post). Environmental concerns are rising ahead of COP16 (Common Dreams), while issues at the Department of Veterans Affairs are highlighted (The Hill).
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Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report   The Big Story Harris, Trump pull out all the stops Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making their final strides ahead of Election Day this weekend, circling back through the key battlegrounds most likely to decide who will be the next...
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HuffPost
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Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, accusing the two of deceiving the public about the environmental impact and recyclable nature of their containers, as well as of contaminating the most populated county in the United States with plastic bottles.
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Vice President Harris is holding a rally in battleground Arizona on Thursday afternoon as Election Day inches closer. The event in Phoenix marks one of Harris's last chances to rally Latino voters in the critical swing state. She will be joined at the Halloween rally by Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte. Harris has stepped...
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Businessman Mark Cuban claimed that former President Trump does not surround himself with "strong, intelligent" women, alleging that the former president "doesn't like to be challenged" by them. "Donald Trump, you never see him around strong, intelligent women, ever. It's just that simple, they're intimidating to him. He doesn't like to be challenged by them,"...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on “alert” after looting and violence across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series win. “As we celebrate this achievement tonight and in the coming days, violence will not be tolerated. LAPD is currently on tactical alert and has activated a strategic plan to...
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Former President Trump campaigned Thursday in traditionally Democratic New Mexico, telling supporters the visit was good for his “credentials” with Hispanic voters and falsely claiming the state’s vote was rigged against him. “I’m here for one simple reason. I like you very much, and it’s good for my credentials with the Hispanic or Latino community,”...
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15:49Down to the Wire: Trump and Harris Sprint Through Swing States

The newspapers report on the tight race between Trump and Harris in the final days before the election (CNN, USA Today, AP News). Both candidates are making last-minute campaign stops in key states (The Hill, AP News). Early voting trends show more in-person votes than mail-in ballots (The Epoch Times). International news includes reports of Israeli attacks on a Gaza hospital (Washington Post) and devastating floods in Spain (NYTimes).
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Vice President Harris leads former President Trump in the battleground states of Michigan and Pennsylvania while she trails him in North Carolina, according to a new set of surveys released on Thursday. In the new polls, from UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion and YouGov, Harris is ahead of Trump by 4 points, 49 percent...
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Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race for the White House, offering starkly different views for the future of the country. However, their stances on tech policy — from antitrust enforcement to artificial intelligence to cryptocurrency — have occasionally overlapped. When asked to comment on their policy...
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New billboards are going up in Pennsylvania and North Carolina on Thursday, stoking Puerto Ricans’ pride in their island to shore up support for Vice President Harris. The billboards, paid for by Voto Latino and the Oakland Corps, feature images of Puerto Rico landmarks and beaches with the caption, “This isn’t garbage. And neither are...
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16:13Swing State Slugfest: Harris and Trump Trade Blows as Election Nears

The newspapers report on the tight race between Harris and Trump in key swing states, with new polls showing close contests in Georgia and North Carolina (CNN, USA Today). Last-minute campaign efforts are underway, including billboard campaigns targeting Puerto Ricans (The Hill) and Hillary Clinton campaigning for Harris in Florida (One America News Network). Meanwhile, devastating floods in Spain have killed over 150 people (NYTimes).
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Special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday asked a judge to decline to take up former President Trump’s latest bid to toss his Jan. 6 election interference case by arguing Smith was unlawfully appointed. It’s the second time Trump’s team has made such an argument, and it was initially successful in his Florida classified documents case,...
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Louisiana healthcare workers and advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a recently passed state law re-classifying two drugs used in medication abortions — mifepristone and misoprostol — as controlled and dangerous substances.   The lawsuit was filed in Louisiana’s 19th Judicial District Court and is seeking an injunction to stop the state from enforcing Act...
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🎧 Plus: JD Vance does Joe Rogan's podcast {beacon} Evening Report   © Associated Press 5 days: Trump, Harris criss-cross battlegrounds Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are shadowing one another across the battleground states with five days to go before the polls close on the 2024 election. In focus for both campaigns...
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Yahoo! News

Trump lays groundwork to contest election results in Pennsylvania

The Trump campaign and Republican officials have highlighted sometimes routine election administration decisions as proof that Trump is being attacked.
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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 2024 election or made key decisions affecting the race, there's a lot riding on the outcome. ©...
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17:03Eleventh Hour Scramble: Trump Sues, Billionaires Watch

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential race between Trump and Harris. Both campaigns are making last-minute efforts in swing states (AP News, CNN, USA Today). Trump is suing CBS News over a '60 Minutes' edit (Fox News) and laying groundwork to contest results in Pennsylvania (Yahoo). Meanwhile, billionaires are seen as having high stakes in the election outcome (The Hill).
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Pro-Trump women are hitting back at billionaire Mark Cuban after his remarks that the former president typically doesn't surround himself with "strong, intelligent women," including senior Trump adviser Susie Wiles, who rarely posts online. “I’m told @mcuban needs help identifying the strong and intelligent women surrounding Pres. Trump. Well, here we are!” Wiles said on...
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Pro-Trump women are hitting back at billionaire Mark Cuban after his remarks that the former president typically doesn't surround himself with "strong, intelligent women," including senior Trump adviser Susie Wiles, who rarely posts online. “I’m told @mcuban needs help identifying the strong and intelligent women surrounding Pres. Trump. Well, here we are!” Wiles said on...
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Record-breaking temperatures are blanketing the Northeast this Halloween, as children ditch the winter gear and enjoy the summer weather while trick-or-treating. In New York City, the temperature reached a high of 82 degrees in some areas, surpassing the 81-degree record. The historical average temperature is 60.5 degrees. In Buffalo, N.Y., the temperature reached a high...
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17:34Cuban's Comments Spark Conservative Women's Backlash

The newspapers report on the continuing close race between Harris and Trump, with both campaigns making final pushes in key states (AP News, CNN, USA Today). Conservative women are responding to comments made by Mark Cuban, a Harris surrogate, about Trump and women (Fox News, NY Post). Meanwhile, unseasonably warm temperatures are affecting Halloween in the Northeast US (The Hill).
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Former President Trump is set to make a final pitch to voters in the swing state of Nevada Thursday evening. During the visit to the Silver State, the former president will target Vice President Harris over inflation, interest rates and housing prices, according to the campaign — and issue a vow to "Make America Affordable...
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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Where Harris and Trump stand on tech Former President Trump and Vice President Harris may offer starkly different views for the future of the country, but the two have occasionally overlapped on tech policy. © AP Photo With just days to go...
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James endorsed Vice President Harris in the 2024 White House race, saying “the choice is clear to me.”  The four-time NBA champion announced his support for the Democratic nominee by sharing a video on Thursday. It features former President Trump’s past comments where he used demeaning language when talking about...
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18:13Neck and Neck: Harris and Trump Sprint to the Finish Line

The newspapers report on the tight race between Harris and Trump in key states like Georgia and North Carolina (CNN, USA Today). Both campaigns are making final pushes, with LeBron James endorsing Harris (The Hill). Trump's history of violent remarks is highlighted (The Atlantic), while Republican plans to cut healthcare are discussed (Vox). Devastating floods in Spain have killed over 150 people (NYTimes).
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A federal judge on Thursday refused the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) request to send its challenge to North Carolina’s absentee ballot guidance back to state court, likely ending the prospect of any changes for this year’s election. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers in a two-page ruling said the state board of elections properly removed the...
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{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's campaign after the GOP nominee asked the industry for $1 billion to support his reelection bid. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; Alex Brandon and Carlos Osorio, Associated...
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19:18Final Stretch Frenzy: Harris and Trump Lock Horns

The newspapers report on the ongoing presidential race between Harris and Trump, with both campaigns making final pushes in key states (CBS, Fox News, The Hill). Mark Cuban's comments about Trump and women have sparked backlash from conservative women (Breitbart, NY Post, One America News Network). Trump's campaign is laying groundwork to contest election results in Pennsylvania (Yahoo, The Blaze).
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About 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia are in the country’s Kursk border region and are expected to enter Moscow’s war with Ukraine in the “coming days,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday. Russia has been training the North Koreans in artillery, basic infantry operations, drones and trench clearing, indicating “that they fully intend...
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Vice President Harris is campaigning in battleground Nevada Thursday evening, rallying voters with two late-night events. With nine Electoral College votes up for grabs, Harris is set to give her closing arguments in the critical swing state. The vice president has also upped her outreach to Black and Hispanic voters, who make up a significant...
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Vice President Harris shared what her late mother would tell her to do in her fight against former President Trump during the final days of the 2024 presidential election.  “Just go beat him,” Harris said during her Thursday interview with NBC News. “That’s probably what she’d say. Yeah, that’s my mother.”  The Democratic nominee spoke...
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{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  North Koreans days away from entering fight in Ukraine About 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia are in the country’s Kursk border region and are expected to enter Moscow’s war with Ukraine in the “coming...
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Yahoo! News

Harris says Trump's comment on women 'is offensive to everybody'

Kamala Harris said that Donald Trump saying that he'd protect women whether they "like it or not" was part of a series of statements.
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20:08Election Chaos Looms as Campaigns Make Final Push

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential race between Harris and Trump. Both campaigns are making last-minute efforts in key states (AP News, CBS, CNN). Trump's campaign is preparing to contest election results in Pennsylvania (Yahoo). MAGA activists have a plan to undermine election results (CNN). Meanwhile, North Korean troops are reportedly days away from entering the Ukraine conflict (The Hill).
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Anti-Trump statues are popping up in cities around the U.S. with less than a week to go until Election Day. The most recent statue showed up in Philadelphia on Thursday and featured a 40-foot nude statue of former President Trump, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. In the past month, the statue has shown up in Las...
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CNN

MAGA activists emerge with plan to undermine US election results

She was condemned to death in 1685. But England’s last ‘witch’ may have survived
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Yahoo! News

Trump's comment about protecting women part of a pattern, Harris says

Kamala Harris said that Donald Trump saying that he'd protect women whether they "like it or not" was part of a series of statements.
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21:09Election Endgame: Campaigns Sprint, MAGA Plans

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential race between Harris and Trump. Both campaigns are making last-minute efforts in key states (AP News, CBS, CNN). MAGA activists have a plan to undermine election results (CNN), while Trump's campaign is preparing to contest results in Pennsylvania (Yahoo). Trump's lawsuit against CBS News over a '60 Minutes' edit (One America News Network) and the backlash to Mark Cuban's comments about Trump and women (HuffPost, MSNBC) are also discussed.
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Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) predicts that if Vice President Harris wins the presidential election, “there may be blood.” Cohen joined NewsNation’s Dan Abrams on Thursday evening when he shared that he’s worried about the aftermath of the election if Harris wins, which he thinks she will. “I think Kamala’s gonna win the popular vote by...
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Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) said she thinks someone “should have been fired” over former President Trump’s rally earlier this week at Madison Square Garden. “Why isn’t somebody fired for that?” Dean questioned Thursday on NewsNation’s “The Hill.” “This is the big, strong guy who likes to fire people and yet he just says ‘Oh, I...
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) is set to deliver his closing remarks in an interview that will air on CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday night, CBS reported. Walz recorded the interview on Thursday in Bucks County in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, per CBS. The interview will be...
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Yahoo! News

New voters who've cast ballots providing clues into swing state trends

With nearly 60 million ballots already in, data is helping shine a light on candidate support in closely watched Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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22:05Final Sprint: Campaigns Clash as Voter Data Emerges

The newspapers report on the final days of the US presidential race between Harris and Trump. Both campaigns are making last-minute efforts in key states (AP News, CBS, Yahoo). New voter data is providing insights into swing state trends (Yahoo). Abortion referendums are on the ballot in 10 states, with economic implications (NPR). The White House is facing scrutiny for altering an official transcript of Biden's remarks (AP News).
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Yahoo! News

What early data shows about new voters — a group that could swing the election

With nearly 60 million ballots already in, data is helping shine a light on candidate support in closely watched Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) said that his office asked Elon Musk, the owner of X, and the leadership of other social platforms to take down a video purporting to show a Haitian immigrant with multiple Georgia IDs who claimed to have voted multiple times. The secretary's office said that the video is...
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22:38White House Transcript Scandal Erupts

The newspapers report on the White House's alteration of an official transcript of Biden's "garbage" remarks about Trump supporters, despite objections from stenographers (AP News, Fox News, NY Post, Newsweek). This incident has sparked controversy and criticism. Meanwhile, MAGA activists are reported to have a plan to undermine election results (CNN), while new voter data is providing insights into swing state trends (Yahoo).
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CNN

Harris vs. Trump: Who is China’s candidate of choice?

She was condemned to death in 1685. But England’s last ‘witch’ may have survived
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Former President Trump said Thursday he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. work on "health and women's health" and look at the nation's food supply, the latest indication that the former independent presidential candidate could be given a wide portfolio in a potential Trump administration. "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. we have. And he’s going to...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro dismissed a claim from Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, in which the Ohio senator alleged in a post on the social platform X that voters being turned away due to long lines in Bucks County was "voter fraud." "That's just more bull---- from J.D. Vance," Shapiro told Fox News's Bret...
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23:57White House Transcript Alteration Ignites Firestorm

The newspapers report on a controversy surrounding the White House's alteration of an official transcript of Biden's "garbage" remarks about Trump supporters (AP News, Fox News, NY Post, Newsweek, Breitbart). This incident has sparked criticism and debate. Meanwhile, both Harris and Trump campaigns continue their final push in key states (CBS, NYTimes, Yahoo), with new voter data providing insights into swing state trends (Yahoo).