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• The President also appeared to give a pass to the domestic kidnapping plot against the governor October 27, 2020 10:55 pm
  Highlights | Photos | Road to 270 | Election hub
• What we know about who's voted in key states, so far October 27, 2020 5:12 pm
  One week from Election Day, early voters so far are younger, more racially diverse and more likely to be Democrats than they were ahead of the 2016 election in many of the key states that could decide the next president.
• Has President Trump delivered on any of his 2016 campaign promises? October 28, 2020 12:27 am
  As President Trump's first term nears its end, CNN's Tom Foreman takes a closer look at which 2016 campaign promises he has delivered on.
• Analyst reveals who poses biggest legal threat to Trump if he loses election October 17, 2020 9:39 pm
  CNN legal analyst Elie Honig looks at the various legal battles Trump could face if he loses the presidential election, and how his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, could impact the Affordable Care Act if she is confirmed by the Senate.
• Opinion: What's really motivating Democrats in North Carolina October 27, 2020 10:38 pm
  On a Wednesday morning in November 2016, I sat alone in my office after the most disappointing election night of my career wondering if anyone else felt an intense need to get to work. I did not have to wonder long.
• Texas Supreme Court sides with governor on rule requiring one ballot drop box per county October 28, 2020 1:17 am
  The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order to limit mail-in ballot drop box locations to one site per county, a decision that largely affects the Houston and Austin areas.
• Analysis: The paradox of the GOP position on ballot counting October 28, 2020 12:41 am
  Days to Election Day: 7 as of Tuesday.
• Donald Trump's wildest election prediction October 27, 2020 10:30 pm
  • 20 former Republican US attorneys endorse Biden campaign • The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip, one week from Election Day • Cash-strapped Trump campaign shifts resources in Florida
• Trump campaign website briefly defaced in cyber attack October 28, 2020 1:22 am
  • Analysis: The absolutely bonkers threat Donald Trump made this week • Watch: Can Biden get an upset in this state? • Fact check: Trump campaign deceptively snips video of Biden quoting the Pope
• Nxivm founder sentenced to 120 years in prison October 28, 2020 1:14 am
  Keith Raniere, founder of the self-help company Nxivm, has been sentenced to 120 years in prison.
• Jim Acosta to Trump: Did you blow it on Covid-19? October 27, 2020 9:37 pm
  President Trump is upset about media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic despite surging infections and hospitalizations in the US.
• Opinion: Cracking under election stress in a pandemic? Do this instead October 27, 2020 11:47 pm
  Everything is terrible and nothing is OK. If you're feeling depressed and maxed out too, trust that you are far from alone.
• Trump appointee resigns over executive order aimed at civil service October 27, 2020 11:40 pm
  A Trump appointee tasked with advising the administration on federal civil servants' pay has resigned over his objections to a new executive order that appears to provide the President more leeway in the hiring and firing of federal employees deemed disloyal.
• Kavanaugh foreshadows how SCOTUS could disrupt vote counting October 27, 2020 9:13 pm
  • With Barrett seated, GOP pushes for SCOTUS hearing of Pennsylvania voting case • Analysis: Barrett could transform law in America for a generation
• Daniel Dale: No evidence award Trump touts is real October 27, 2020 7:50 pm
  CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks claims President Trump made during a rally in Michigan about a range of topics from manufacturing job growth to Joe Biden.
• Frustration mounts with Meadows' leadership amid pandemic handling October 27, 2020 9:07 pm
  Trump aides are voicing concerns with Mark Meadows one week before the election after the White House chief of staff, in a stunning exchange Sunday with CNN's Jake Tapper, said, "We are not going to control the pandemic."
• Jon Stewart returns to TV with new current affairs show for Apple TV+ October 27, 2020 9:50 pm
  Jon Stewart is coming back to TV. Well, Apple TV+, that is.
• 30 officers hurt in protests after police fatally shoot Black man armed with knife October 28, 2020 1:16 am
  At least 30 Philadelphia officers were injured as protests erupted overnight after police shot and killed a man who waved a knife while standing on a city street.
• Lindsey Graham has been begging for money on Fox. CNN's Keilar rolls the tape October 27, 2020 8:40 pm
  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is in a dead heat for the Senate seat in South Carolina and is getting vastly outspent by his Democratic challenger.
• Over 4,400 pounds of Trader Joe's fish have been recalled October 27, 2020 6:45 pm
  Orca Bay Foods is recalling more than 350 cases of Trader Joe's brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut because the fish were packaged without listing milk or wheat as allergens.
• Anderson Cooper on how meditation helps him deal with stress October 27, 2020 11:09 pm
  CNN's Anderson Cooper answers viewers' questions about managing stress in a hectic news cycle and being ready to leave town for breaking news. Watch "Full Circle" every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6pm E.T.
• 'Massive' coral reef taller than the Empire State Building discovered October 27, 2020 9:53 pm
  A "massive" new reef measuring 500 meters (about 1,600 feet) has been discovered in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, making it taller than some of the world's highest skyscrapers.
• DeOndra Dixon, Jamie Foxx's sister, dies at 36 October 27, 2020 11:08 am
  Jamie Foxx is mourning the death of his beloved sister.
• 'I had no idea:' Prince Harry says upbringing left him unaware of this October 27, 2020 5:43 pm
  Prince Harry credits his marriage to Meghan Markle in opening his eyes to understanding unconscious racial bias.
• Egg-napping male penguin couple steals the nest of a female penguin couple October 27, 2020 9:55 pm
  Is this the plot of a soap opera involving penguins? No, it's just another day at DierenPark Amersfoort, a zoo in the Netherlands.
• Uzo Aduba to star in "In Treatment" reimagining for HBO October 27, 2020 9:33 pm
  Hollywood is Hollywooding like it's 2008.
• Late-night host says his makeshift studio was burglarized October 27, 2020 3:29 pm
  Late-night host Conan O'Brien revealed that his makeshift studio at the historic Largo theater in Los Angeles was burglarized. CNN's Melissa Knowles has the latest.
• Former Belgian king meets daughter for first time since she became a royal October 27, 2020 5:25 pm
  The former king of Belgium, Albert II, has met with his once-secret daughter, Princess Delphine, for the first time since she was recognized as a royal, after years of legal battles forced the ex-monarch to finally acknowledge fathering her more than five decades ago.
• Melania slams Democrats for politicizing pandemic in campaign speech October 27, 2020 9:47 pm
• Wisconsin faces 'urgent' Covid-19 crisis as coronavirus cases continue to rise October 28, 2020 12:57 am
  Wisconsin's governor on Tuesday warned of an impending crisis as the state continues to see coronavirus cases rise and its hospitals overwhelmed.
• Why it's important to get a flu vaccine this year October 26, 2020 1:38 pm
  CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down coronavirus misconceptions, while emphasizing the importance of receiving a flu vaccine this year.
• White House lists ending Covid-19 pandemic as an accomplishment despite cases spiking to record levels October 28, 2020 12:31 am
  The White House included ending the coronavirus pandemic on a list of the Trump administration's science and technology accomplishments, despite nearly half a million Americans tested positive for Covid-19 in just the last week.
• Analysis: How Washington's stimulus gamble could backfire October 27, 2020 9:32 pm
  The fragile economic recovery is losing steam. The pandemic is getting worse again. The risk of post-election chaos has never been higher.
• Record-breaking high temperatures fuel flames in the West October 27, 2020 9:33 pm
  Wildfires are ravaging many areas in the West, especially in California.
• California wildfires still growing but some residents are allowed to return home October 27, 2020 10:46 pm
  Two out-of-control wildfires in Southern California grew Tuesday, but while officials issued some new evacuation orders, they also told many residents from Irvine they could go home.
• Southern California wildfires force Chargers players, including starting QB, to evacuate homes October 27, 2020 8:38 pm
  Several players and staff of the Los Angeles Chargers have been forced to leave their homes because of the ongoing fires in Southern California.
• Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged: 'Yes please!' October 27, 2020 9:29 pm
  Blake Shelton popped the question to girlfriend Gwen Stefani and she said yes.
• US Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Zeta October 28, 2020 12:58 am
  Hurricane Zeta made landfall in Mexico Monday night, bringing heavy rains and possible storm surge to a region struck by Delta just three weeks ago.
• 'Fireball' meteorite that fell to Earth in 2018 reveals its secrets October 27, 2020 5:52 pm
  A 12-million-year-old meteorite that fell to Earth in January 2018 is covered in more than 2,600 organic compounds, according to new research. Meteorites such as this one likely acted as messengers early in Earth's history, delivering the building blocks of life, the researchers said.
• First 'murder hornet' nest found in the US October 27, 2020 2:48 am
  Scientists have eradicated what's believed to be the first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States.
• AMD is buying a rival chipmaker for $35 billion October 27, 2020 3:42 pm
  The coronavirus pandemic has forever changed the microchip industry, kicking its consolidation into high-gear as people rely more on massive data centers to host their video conferences and other productivity services. Capping off a year of massive change for semiconductors, AMD agreed to buy rival chipmaker Xilinx in a $35 billion deal.
• Shares in these American automakers are surging. None of them are Tesla October 27, 2020 6:22 pm
  Call it the stealth auto stock rally.
• At these companies, workers are required to take time off October 27, 2020 3:08 pm
  Unlimited paid time off sounds great on paper.
• The best streaming sticks and devices of 2020 July 31, 2020 6:07 pm
  While some of the best TVs on the market feature the smartest interfaces to date, they still come with their limitations. Perhaps your favorite apps aren't supported or your go-to streaming service isn't built in.
• These are the best humidifiers of 2020 October 23, 2020 5:58 pm
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• 9 breathable face masks to protect you while exercising October 21, 2020 9:59 pm
• Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 & S7+ are tablets worth your attention
• This spray prevents glasses from fogging while wearing a mask
• 30 Advent calendars that'll make December so much merrier
• These 5-star Amazon products make for perfect holiday gifts October 20, 2020 7:52 pm
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• Apple's Powerbeats3 Bluetooth headphones still rock, now on sale
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• Will Barrett protect Trump? October 27, 2020 9:34 pm
  In the dark of night, five days before Halloween, President Donald Trump put on a scary spectacle. On the South Lawn of the spookily lit presidential mansion, hundreds of guests gathered to see Amy Coney Barrett take her oath to become a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
• How Trump has sown global chaos for women October 28, 2020 12:04 am
  I am haunted by the memory of a very young, pregnant girl I met at a clinic in Kisumu, Kenya. She had been raped. Her mother had brought her to the clinic saying she had a stomachache. The girl stared at the floor and didn't speak. No one told the girl that terminating the pregnancy was an option, even though there was an abortion clinic literally across the road. Looking at her tiny frame, I wondered if she would survive a pregnancy.
• Kavanaugh's friendly message to Trump October 28, 2020 12:17 am
  On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling prohibiting Wisconsin from counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. In a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh raised troubling concerns about whether he'll be independent of the man who named him to the court.
• Fight for counting every mail-in ballot October 27, 2020 9:25 pm
  It could take weeks before the 2020 election results are announced -- especially if disputes over absentee and mail-in ballots end up in court.
• Trump's big problem in Florida October 26, 2020 2:13 pm
  "Florida, Florida, Florida," said the late Tim Russert on election night in 2000, a prescient observation on what would become the nation's most important electoral battleground. Two decades and five presidential campaigns later, Florida's status as the perennial swingiest of swing states remains unchallenged, and this year we will once again cast the deciding votes on whether to end or extend the presidency of Donald Trump.
• This could determine if Trump wins North Carolina October 27, 2020 10:29 am
  Like a UNC Tar Heels-Duke Blue Devils basketball matchup, North Carolina was always going to come down to the wire.
• An insane danger that's greater than Covid-19 October 28, 2020 1:11 am
  Honduras just became the 50th nation to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on Saturday. The accord has now met the required threshold to enter into force in 90 days -- on January 22.
• Supreme Court rejects Democratic attempt to extend Wisconsin mail-in voting deadline October 27, 2020 1:12 am
  A divided Supreme Court said Monday that mail-in ballots in Wisconsin could be counted only if they are received by Election Day.
• Black Americans flock to the polls for what many say is the most important election of their lives October 27, 2020 1:05 pm
  Dave Richards arrived at his polling place before dawn, carrying a blue lawn chair and a giant bottle of water.
• Analysis: Jared Kushner's very revealing comment on Black Americans' desire for success October 26, 2020 10:04 pm
  The comment was remarkably revealing despite its simplicity.
• Covid-19 shut down campuses. That hasn't stopped students from voting October 27, 2020 1:39 pm
  Usually college campuses in Pennsylvania would be filled with volunteers trying to register and cajole the ever-elusive student voter. But during the pandemic, Democrats have had to rewrite their campus playbook to encourage progressive first-time voters to cast their ballots.
• How to stay safe when voting in person September 18, 2020 10:30 am
  And we're off!
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