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These 9 candidates for governor just made history
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Excerpt from NPR: Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
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Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
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Excerpt from NPR: As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governor
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. He's set to become Nevada's first Black governor.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
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Excerpt from NPR: El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
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Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
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Excerpt from NPR: Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
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Excerpt from NPR: Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
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WATCH: James Talarico addresses supporters after projected win in Texas Senate race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrat James Talarico addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
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Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats
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Excerpt from NPR: The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
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Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms
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Excerpt from NPR: These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.
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Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.
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South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC
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Excerpt from ABC News: South Africans have begun voting in local elections that are seen as an evaluation of the party that led the country out of white minority rule
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Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated'
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Excerpt from NPR: NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.
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WATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects.
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WATCH: Josh Shapiro addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania governor's race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Pennsylvania governor's race.
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These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections
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Excerpt from ABC News: The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
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TAKEOVER - LINK - BALANCE OF POWER
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Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over high prices.
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WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy addresses supporters after projected defeat in Ohio governor's race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy addressed supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Amy Acton will win the Ohio governor's race.
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WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after conceding governor's race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win the state's race for governor.
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WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrat Annie Andrews addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the South Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat once held by the late Lindsey Graham.
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WATCH: Amy Acton addresses supporters after projected win in Ohio governor's race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrat Amy Acton addressed supporters after ABC News projected she will win the Ohio governor's race over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters
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Excerpt from NPR: The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
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WATCH: Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia gov. race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the Georgia governor's race, making her the first Black female governor in the history of the U.S.
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Democrat David Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.
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Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press.
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Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban
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Excerpt from NPR: Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time th…
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WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control of House
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Excerpt from ABC News: House Speaker Mike Johnson made remarks after ABC News projected Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House.
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott
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Excerpt from NPR: Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.
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Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending GOP control of the office
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Excerpt from NPR: Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand stressed affordability and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him.
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Missouri voters turn down a Republican-backed congressional map
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Excerpt from NPR: Missouri voters have denied a Republican-backed congressional map that wound its way through the courts before ultimately ending up on the state's ballot.
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Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race
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Excerpt from NPR: Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a race call by the Assoc…
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Former Trump aide says Republicans should've focused more on issues voters care about
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Excerpt from NPR: NPR's Juana Summers talks with former Trump aide Sonny Joy Nelson about where some GOP candidates fell short tonight.
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Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
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WATCH: Democrats projected to take control of the House
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House, ABC News projects.
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Ohio elects Amy Acton first woman governor
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew national criticism.
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5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement
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Excerpt from NPR: The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.
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Rahm Emanuel says Trump's policies have upended the president's coalition
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Excerpt from NPR: NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Rahm Emanuel, who served as Chicago mayor and chief of staff to President Obama.
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Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset
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Excerpt from NPR: Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to the seat after the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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WATCH: Jon Ossoff addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia Senate race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrat Jon Ossoff addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Georgia Senate race.
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Tens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference
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Excerpt from NPR: Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.
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TAKEOVER - LINK - 2024 ELEX MAP
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Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress
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Excerpt from NPR: The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unity
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Excerpt from NPR: NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.
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Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governor
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Excerpt from NPR: Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
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Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida
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Excerpt from NPR: Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
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WATCH: Chris Pappas addresses supporters after projected win in New Hampshire Senate race
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Excerpt from ABC News: Democrat Chris Pappas addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the New Hampshire Senate race, holding the seat for the party.
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College students found dead in mountains fell to deaths when climbing anchor broke
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Excerpt from ABC News: Authorities say the two Colorado college students whose bodies were recovered last week died when an anchor they were using to climb failed and they fell a “substantial distance."
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Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat
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Excerpt from NPR: Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to a race call from the Associated Press, providing the party with a key Senate flip.
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Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight
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Excerpt from NPR: NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about tonight's midterm elections.
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Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins
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Excerpt from NPR: A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.
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WATCH: Election Day draws millions of Americans to the polls
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Excerpt from ABC News: Americans from Michigan to Maine, Texas to Kansas lined up to make their voices heard on Pres. Trump’s policies and which party will control Congress.
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TAKEOVER - LINK - 2024 ELEX MAP
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Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country
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Excerpt from NPR: Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
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WATCH: What happens to the president's agenda if Democrats win Congress?
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Excerpt from ABC News: ABC News political contributors Sonny Joy Nelson, a Republican strategist, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, a Democratic strategist, share more.
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WATCH: Election Day 2026: The key races that will shape the midterms
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Excerpt from ABC News: The 2026 Midterm Elections drive a surge in Google searches; Kansas election draws attention to Democrat Adam Hamilton and Republican Roger Marshall; Election day freebies: best discounts and deals
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What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House
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Excerpt from NPR: This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
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Billionaire tax: What to know about California's Prop 40
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Excerpt from ABC News: The measure would levy a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in California.
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Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
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Excerpt from NPR: Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
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Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture
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Excerpt from NPR: On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.
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Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time
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Excerpt from NPR: Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
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Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors
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Excerpt from NPR: As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.
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Supreme Court leans toward LGBTQ exclusion for publicly funded Catholic preschools
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Excerpt from NPR: The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Colorado's universal pre-K program and whether religious schools can bar certain families despite the state's anti-discrimination law.
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A Binance engineer thought he was interviewing for a job. Then the hackers pounced
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Excerpt from NPR: North Korean hackers pulled off the biggest cyber heist ever by duping a Binance engineer into thinking he was being recruited for a job, the crypto exchange says.
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TAKEOVER - LINK - 2024 ELEX MAP
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2 dead, hundreds rescued amid severe flooding in Florida
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Excerpt from ABC News: Two people were killed -- one of whom died in a vehicle -- and hundreds of others were rescued amid severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida.
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WATCH: Latino voters emerge as critical voting bloc in midterms
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Excerpt from ABC News: Héctor Sánchez Barba, president and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, discusses the diverse electorate emerging as a swing group in some key races.
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DOJ ramps up probe of Alaska Senate race with target letters, new subpoenas: Sources
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Excerpt from ABC News: The DOJ has continued moving at an aggressive clip in ramping up its criminal investigation into the Alaska U.S. Senate race, sources tell ABC News.
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Where do gas prices stand in key states on Election Day?
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Excerpt from ABC News: Fuel prices vary across the states expected to determine control of the Senate.
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Tennessee escaped murderer caught near Kansas City
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Excerpt from ABC News: Tennessee escaped murderer Jacob Morley has been caught near Kansas City, Missouri.
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When caring for aging family members becomes cost prohibitive
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Excerpt from NPR: AARP reports family caregivers are spending 60% more than they were five years ago. Journalist Paula Span discusses the rising costs of caregiving and senior living, and the options available to us.
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WATCH: Where Trump administration's legal battles stand on Election Day
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Excerpt from ABC News: ABC News legal contributor James Sample breaks down rulings involving elections in California and Alaska.
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TAKEOVER - LINK - BALANCE OF POWER
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Trump says US will end military aid to Israel by end of year
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Excerpt from ABC News: Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu "made a deal months ago."
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For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
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Excerpt from NPR: In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."
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Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia
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Excerpt from NPR: he operation involved a warship, a maritime surveillance aircraft and marine commandos. The hijacking followed a resurgence of Somali piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
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Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
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Excerpt from ABC News: Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team’s goalkeeper in a second-division…
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WATCH: On the ground in Maine on Election Day
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Excerpt from ABC News: ABC News’ Will Reeve reports from Maine, where Democrats are trying to unseat longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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High-stakes midterms are test for future of Congress and Trump's presidency
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Excerpt from ABC News: Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
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WATCH: New states in play as record gas prices hit on Election Day
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Excerpt from ABC News: ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl and Chief Business Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis break down why states in deep-red territory are in play and the state of the economy on Election Day.