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October 20, 2020 10:39 AM

If there's no election night winner, don't panic

The problem isn't with the results taking a little while to tabulate, experts say. The problem is with conspiracy theories that pop up as a result.

by Miles Parks

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October 20, 2020 9:17 AM

Republicans see bright spot in voter registration push

The Republican Party has cut into Democrats' advantage in voter registration tallies across some critical presidential battleground states, a fact they point to as evidence of steady — and overlooked — enthusiasm for President Donald Trump and his party.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2020 8:36 AM

Google abuses its monopoly power over search, Justice Department says in lawsuit

The antitrust lawsuit against Google is the most significant action the federal government has taken against a technology company in two decades. Google calls the lawsuit "deeply flawed."

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2020 7:53 AM

AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: U.S. trust in COVID-19 information down

A new poll finds Americans' trust in the people and institutions giving them information about the coronavirus has fallen across the board.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2020 1:00 AM

Tom Friedman of NYT calls on Biden to form "national unity government"

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman speaks at the University of Minnesota about the 2020 election and America’s future.

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October 19, 2020 7:49 PM

Debate commission adopts new rules to mute mics

President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers their opening two-minute answer to each of the debate topics.

by The Associated Press

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October 19, 2020 6:44 PM

Supreme Court rules Pennsylvania can count ballots received after Election Day

Pennsylvania Republicans had sought to block the counting of late-arriving ballots, which the state's Supreme Court had approved last month.

by Pam Fessler

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October 19, 2020 5:18 PM

New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies

President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan bill creating a three-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Mental health advocates say it will bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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October 19, 2020 4:45 PM

Republicans pledge to lift COVID restrictions if elected

Minnesota House and Senate Republican leaders Monday outlined a five-point contract to open state schools and businesses if they win legislative majorities in the November election.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 19, 2020 4:44 PM

U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will stay closed another month

"The situation in the United States continues to be of concern. So we're going to make sure we're keeping Canadians safe as best as we can," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

by Laurel Wamsley

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