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GOP works to turn out pro-Trump Jewish voters in swing states to trim Democrats' edge

GOP works to turn out pro-Trump Jewish voters in swing states to trim Democrats' edge

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Rachel Weinberg calls herself a religious Jew first, then a proud American. She said she has only one choice for president: Donald Trump .
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Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida's health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week's ballot. U.S.
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Work permit changes worrying for child-care staff shortages: colleges, Ontario

Work permit changes worrying for child-care staff shortages: colleges, Ontario

TORONTO — New federal rules would prevent international students who graduate from early childhood education programs from applying for a work permit in Canada — a change that the Ontario government, colleges and advocates warn will kneecap the growt
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Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

ATLANTA (AP) — Two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were damaged in a suspected arson attack just over a week before Election Day, destroying hundreds of ballots at one location in Vancouver, Washington.
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Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania's Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

Candidates’ supporters seek Pennsylvania's Catholic voters, whose votes may be crucial

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nationally, Catholic voters have been closely divided in recent presidential elections.
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Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race

Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — After 18 years working to topple Montana Democratic U.S. Sen.
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Nebraska uses a unique method to find election workers: It drafts them

Nebraska uses a unique method to find election workers: It drafts them

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Americans are encouraged to do their duty and vote on Election Day . But in Nebraska, some residents must go a step further: They are required to help run the elections. Nebraska is the only state in the U.S.
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Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race

Voters drowning in ads from 'obscene' amounts of cash flooding Montana U.S. Senate race

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — After 18 years working to topple Montana Democratic U.S. Sen.
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Colorado congressional candidates in up-for-grabs district walk the line on border security

Colorado congressional candidates in up-for-grabs district walk the line on border security

DENVER (AP) — The stage at a recent rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump in Colorado was designed with a pointed message in mind: poster-sized mugshots of Hispanic men in prison-orange loomed from the stage as speaker after speaker preceding
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Pennsylvania’s Catholics are divided over an election where their votes may be decisive

Pennsylvania’s Catholics are divided over an election where their votes may be decisive

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nationally, Catholic voters have been a crucial swing constituency in recent presidential elections.
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