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Peeking behind the curtain: News outlets are conscious of the need to explain election reporting

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press will have thousands of people on hand this week to count votes and declare winners and losers in the U.S. election, continuing a tradition that began in 1848.

The AP has called winners in elections for more than 170 years. Here's how it's done

WASHINGTON (AP) — One question will be asked over and over on election night: Who won? The Associated Press will answer that question for nearly 5,000 contested races across the United States and up and down the ballot, from president and state ballo

The Associated Press' role in calling races and polling voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of news organizations, readers, listeners and viewers will look to the The Associated Press Decision Desk on Nov. 5 to learn dozens of election results.
Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it'

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about it'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure — and getting testy about it.
Democratic Rep. Angie Craig seeks a 4th term in Minnesota’s tightest congressional race

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig seeks a 4th term in Minnesota’s tightest congressional race

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is seeking a fourth term in Minnesota's tightest congressional race, a faceoff against Republican former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab .
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win 4th term against ex-NBA player Royce White

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win 4th term against ex-NBA player Royce White

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was a heavy favorite to win a fourth term Tuesday against a challenge by anti-establishment Republican and former NBA player Royce White in Minnesota’s top election matchup.
Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House

Central Michigan voters are deciding 2 open congressional seats in the fight for the US House

DETROIT (AP) — Between redistricting and incumbents forgoing reelection , four congressional seats in Michigan are key targets as the parties vie for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote

Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote

NEW YORK (AP) — In a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program “Baywatch” – red one-piece swimsuit and all – and asks viewers to vote.
Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

Oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap

OTTAWA — Oil and gas producers in Canada will be required to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about one-third over the next eight years under new regulations published Monday.
Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.