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Here's what to watch on Election Day in the US

Here's what to watch on Election Day in the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's Election Day. Polls opened Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election .
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UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

OTTAWA — It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers, the head of the UN refugee agency said during a visit to Ottawa this week.
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Pennsylvania election officials weighing in on challenges to 4,300 mail ballot applications

Pennsylvania election officials weighing in on challenges to 4,300 mail ballot applications

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than 4,000 mail ballot applications have been challenged across 14 Pennsylvania counties, leaving election officials to decide voter eligibility during hearings that will extend well past Election Day .
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Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes that Elon Musk 's political action committee is hosting in swing states can continue through Tuesday’s presidential election, a Pennsylvania judge ruled Monday.
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Nova Scotia election: Tory leader won't invite Pierre Poilievre to join campaign

Nova Scotia election: Tory leader won't invite Pierre Poilievre to join campaign

HALIFAX — Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is riding a wave of popularity in most parts of Canada these days, but you wouldn't know it if you asked the leader of Nova Scotia's incumbent Progressive Conservatives.
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Democrats defend Michigan's open Senate seat, a rare opportunity for Republicans

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan voters are deciding between Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Republican former congressman Mike Rogers in a tight U.S. Senate battleground contest that could sway the balance of federal power.
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New Hampshire will decide incumbent's fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other

New Hampshire will decide incumbent's fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to maintain their dominance in New Hampshire’s congressional delegation Tuesday, while Republicans seek to regain a foothold by ousting an incumbent or picking up an open seat.
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America reaches Election Day and a stark choice between Trump and Harris

America reaches Election Day and a stark choice between Trump and Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale on Election Day as Americans decided whether to send Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Kamala Harris to the Oval Office.
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Missouri voters to decide whether to legalize abortion in a state with a near-total ban

Missouri voters to decide whether to legalize abortion in a state with a near-total ban

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters will decide Tuesday whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution and undo a near-total ban on the procedure.
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Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters were deciding Tuesday a hard-fought race for the state's only U.S. House seat that could help decide control of that chamber.
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