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Fox News Helped Fuel Trump’s Rise. Now It’s Reporting on a Possible Fall
The network held firm — even as two of its biggest stars, Laura Ingraham and Jeanine Pirro, attended Trump’s defiant early-morning speech in the East Room of the White House.
Factbox: U.S. Presidential Election Moves To The Courts
With the U.S. presidential election between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden too close to call, Trump turned to the courts on Wednesday to try to invalidate votes in Pennsylvania and block Michigan officials from count...
Tech, Health Stocks Rise, Cyclicals Fall On Prospects Of Divided U.S. Congress
Highflying technology stocks boosted the S&P 500 index and healthcare led gainers on Wednesday as investors bet a divided U.S. government would stunt chances for big reforms for these sectors or corporate tax hikes.
Peaceful Protests in New York to 'Count Every Vote' as Tensions Rise in Detroit
New York demonstrators were peaceful and spanned generations, with marchers heading from Fifth Avenue towards Washington Square Park in the heart of Manhattan's Greenwich Village.
Winning Enough States To Reach 270 Electoral Votes Needed To Win Presidency: Biden
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday said he is winning enough states to reach the magic number of 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidency. Biden's remarks, in which he described this as a victory for American people,...
Fox News Scores A Ratings Win As It Angers Trump And His Allies
Fox News Channel's election coverage led all networks with 13.7 million primetime viewers on a night it riled President Donald Trump and some of his supporters with an early call from a battleground state for Democrat Joe Biden, preliminary ratings data s...
GOP Sen. Collins Beats Gideon In Hard-fought Race In Maine
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine won the hardestfought race of her career, turning back a challenge by Democrat Sara Gideon and winning a narrow majority in the costliest political race in state history.
Public Health May Be US Election Loser As Coronavirus Surges
Regardless of the presidential election outcome, a vexing issue remains to be decided: Will the U.S. be able to tame a perilous pandemic that is surging as holidays, winter and other challenges approach?
With Performers Infected, La Scala Season Premiere Canceled
The Dec. 7 season premiere at Milans La Scala opera house, a gala event that is one of Italys cultural highlights, is being canceled after a rash of COVID19 infections among musicians and chorus members.
Senate Latest: GOP Sen. Collins Wins Reelection In Maine
The Latest on Senate races in the 2020 election (all times local):
Indian-Americans: Wealthiest Immigrant Group in US With An Increasingly Formidable Political Voice
The Indian-American community's voice has amplified due to several factors -- the need for both nations to come together as well as the highly skilled immigrant population that is not only the wealthiest but is also becoming politically more proactive wit...
US Elections 2020: From Pennsylvania to Wisconsin, Why These Decider States Haven’t Been Called for Donald Trump or Joe Biden Yet
Donald Trump or Joe Biden would need 270 electoral votes to win. Several key states are too early to call, including Pennsylvania, Georgia and Michigan.
Confidence And Irritation At White House As Trump Team Awaits Election Results
President Donald Trump's aides pored over election maps in the White House West Wing and cheered their candidate in the East Room as Election Day results in critical states such as Florida and Ohio came in favoring the Republican leader on Tuesday.
US Election Betting Odds Tighten But Still Favour Donald Trump Over Joe Biden
Britain-based Smarkets exchange is giving Trump 55% odds of winning, up from 39% when polls opened. The odds on Trump had risen to 80% at one point.
Ballots, Beer And A Drag Queen On Roller Skates: Election Day At A Texas Bar
Houston LGBTQ bar Buddy's offered Texans a unique election experience on Tuesday: casting ballots for the U.S. presidential election in 14 voting booths on its dance floor.