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Elections

Biden Closes Campaign With Visits To Key Swing States

by Scott Detrow

Biden Closes Campaign With Visits To Key Swing States

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Elections

Trump Tries To Win Over Key Demographic Groups In Narrowing Path To Victory

by Tamara Keith

Trump Tries To Win Over Key Demographic Groups In Narrowing Path To Victory

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Environment

Climate Change Is Extending Fire Season Across The West

by Lauren Sommer

Climate Change Is Extending Fire Season Across The West

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Africa

Nigeria Protests Against Government Violence Reaches Tipping Point

Nigeria Protests Against Government Violence Reaches Tipping Point

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Politics

Alleged Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor Continues To Roil State

Alleged Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor Continues To Roil State

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Health

We Answer Your Questions About How To Celebrate The Holidays Safely

by Allison Aubrey , David Schaper

We Answer Your Questions About How To Celebrate The Holidays Safely

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Elections

No Reason To Fear Mail-In Ballot Delays Just Yet

by Brian Naylor

No Reason To Fear Mail-In Ballot Delays Just Yet

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'Russian Troll Farm:' Imagine 'The Office,' But With Election Interference

Haskell King, Ian Lassiter, Danielle Slavick and Greg Keller performing via Zoom in Russian Troll Farm. TheaterWorks Hartford hide caption

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Performing Arts

'Russian Troll Farm:' Imagine 'The Office,' But With Election Interference

'Russian Troll Farm:' Imagine 'The Office,' But With Election Interference

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Author Interviews

Don DeLillo On New Novel, 'The Silence'

Don DeLillo On New Novel, 'The Silence'

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National

Revisiting Voters In Pueblo, Colo.

Revisiting Voters In Pueblo, Colo.

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Obituaries

NFL Hall Of Famer Fred Dean Dies At 68

NFL Hall Of Famer Fred Dean Dies At 68

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Latin America

A Chile Referendum To Reform Pinochet-Era Constitution

A Chile Referendum To Reform Pinochet-Era Constitution

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Sports

Hockey Broadcaster Mike 'Doc' Emrick Signs Off

Hockey Broadcaster Mike 'Doc' Emrick Signs Off

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Politics

Fact-Checking The Presidential Debate: Immigration

Fact-Checking The Presidential Debate: Immigration

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Health

Medical Residents Study Whether Trump Rallies Are Tied To Infection Spikes

Medical Residents Study Whether Trump Rallies Are Tied To Infection Spikes

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Fall 2020 College Road Trip

Are Lockdowns At Colleges Working?

by Elissa Nadworny

Are Lockdowns At Colleges Working?

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Middle East

Sudan Agrees To Normalize Ties With Israel in U.S.-Brokered Deal

by Michele Kelemen

Sudan Agrees To Normalize Ties With Israel in U.S.-Brokered Deal

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Music Interviews

New Music: 'This Love Thing'

New Music: 'This Love Thing'

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