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Pennsylvania's Senate race is the most expensive in the country — and it's not even close

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Alcohol deaths ‘exploded’ during pandemic, according to new data

Deaths caused by alcohol use have been climbing in the United States for nearly 20 years, but rose dramatically at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Georgia Senate race: Herschel Walker tries to unseat Raphael Warnock

Raphael Warnock is now seeking a full six-year term against one of the most legendary University of Georgia football players of all time

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Democrats close voter enthusiasm gap in NBC pre-midterms poll

WASHINGTON — Democrats closed the gap with Republicans in voter enthusiasm during the final days before the U.S. midterm elections, which remain “highly competitive,” according to an NBC News poll.

Tribune News Service · Nov 6, 2022

Nearly 70% of voters decided on midterm candidates before September

68% of registered voters said they made up their mind in Tuesday's elections before September.

Axios · Nov 6, 2022

More than 2.5 million Georgians have cast early votes, setting new record

Democrats hope early voting may give them an edge in hotly contested races

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Two dead and dozens injured after twisters rip through three US states

‘Total destruction’ and dozens of people still unaccounted for in Texas town while Arkansas and Oklahoma also hit by twisters

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2022

Joe Rogan admits schools don’t have litter boxes for kids who ‘identify’ as furries

Podcast host had amplified debunked claim about furries spread by Republican politicians

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022

Media preps for 2022 election with focus on democracy issues

Democracy issues were once an afterthought in election night coverage, with an occasional report on broken voting machines in a polling place or two

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Jan 6 rioter quizzes cameramen on Jeffrey Epstein as he’s led from court

‘We were told by the president to go there,’ Ohio man says

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022