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Thursday

Politics

News Brief: Politics Of Relief, Ariz. COVID-19 Surge, Census Delay

Senate leadership rules out sending standalone $2,000 checks to U.S. workers. Arizona grapples with second highest COVID-19 rate in the nation. And, the Census Bureau will miss year-end deadline.

News Brief: Politics Of Relief, Ariz. COVID-19 Surge, Census Delay

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Wednesday

Health

News Brief: COVID-19 Variant, Abortion Vote, Pandemic Relief

A highly contagious COVID-19 strain makes its way to the U.S. Argentina's upper house of Congress votes to legalize abortion. And, with two days left in 2020, Senate rushes to finish end-of-year list.

News Brief: COVID-19 Variant, Abortion Vote, Pandemic Relief

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Monday

Economy

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Blast, EU Vaccinations

President Trump signs into law the coronavirus relief and spending package. Nashville investigators identify the Christmas Day bomber. Plus, the EU launches its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations.

News Brief: Pandemic Relief, Nashville Blast, EU Vaccinations

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Thursday

National

After Increase In White Supremacist Incidents, LA County Turns To Hate Hotline

The largest county in the nation is hoping a hotline to report hate will give Los Angeles a better understanding of where discrimination is happening, and how it's impacting residents.

After Increase In White Supremacist Incidents, LA County Turns To Hate Hotline

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Friday

Majority Of Muslims Voted For Biden, But Trump Got More Support Than He Did In 2016

A woman wears a hijab and an American flag mask during an election celebration last month in New York's Times Square. Erin Lefevre/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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National

Majority Of Muslims Voted For Biden, But Trump Got More Support Than He Did In 2016

Despite anti-Muslim rhetoric and policies, President Trump appears to have gotten more support from American Muslims in the 2020 election than four years ago.

Majority Of Muslims Voted For Biden, But Trump Got More Support Than He Did In 2016

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Sunday

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says GOP Is 'Afraid' Of Trump

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, pictured in October 2018 in Washington, D.C., says that President Trump's refusal to concede is "absurd." Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says GOP Is 'Afraid' Of Trump

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks about the GOP's unwillingness to contradict President Trump, who still refuses to accept the results of the presidential election.

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says GOP Is 'Afraid' Of Trump

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Tuesday

Elections

Will 'Harry Reid Machine' Continue To Work For Democrats In Next Elections?

The election race in Nevada was tighter than anyone expected. Democrats tried to replicate the "Harry Reid machine" elsewhere in the U.S., but some question how well the model will continue to work.

Will 'Harry Reid Machine' Continue To Work For Democrats In Next Elections?

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Saturday

Friday

Elections

Biden Inches Closer To 270, Takes Leads In Pa., Ga.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has taken a slight lead statewide in Pennsylvania. Joe Biden has 264 electoral votes while President Trump currently has 214.

Biden Inches Closer To 270, Takes Leads In Pa., Ga.

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Politics

Examining The Presidential Vote Tally In Georgia, Nevada And Arizona

Democratic challenger Joe Biden continues to lead President Trump but is still short of the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency. He's at 264 while the president is at 214.

Examining The Presidential Vote Tally In Georgia, Nevada And Arizona

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Thursday

Race

How Did President Trump Appeal To Voters Of Color?

Election totals are much closer than expected in Nevada, as they have been across many states. What didn't the Democrats do to win over voters of color, and what did the GOP do to make heavy inroads?

How Did President Trump Appeal To Voters Of Color?

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Wednesday

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

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National

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

The Latino vote will be key across the country, especially in tight races in places such as Arizona and Florida. About one quarter of Latinos, mostly men, steadily support the president, polls show.

Many Latino Men Are Supporting President Trump This Election

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Saturday

Elections

Trump's Support From Latino Voters Holds Steady

About a third of Latino voters view Trump favorably and it breaks down a long gender lines. More Latino men support the president, citing his economic policies and his tough guy approach.

Trump's Support From Latino Voters Holds Steady

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Monday

Politics

Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic

Latino voters are the largest non-white voting demographic this year. But the pandemic has created new obstacles to registration in a community that has had a history of low voter turnout in the U.S.

Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic

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Friday

During the Sept. 29 presidential debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden in Cleveland, President Trump declined to denounce white supremacists. Days later he told Fox News that he condemned right-wing hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and the Proud Boys.

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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

President Trump's alarming rhetoric on race is a feature of his 2020 campaign. His actions have normalized racist fringe ideologies and encouraged extremists, according to critics.

Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans

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