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"I Voted Early" stickers are made available at the Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services building on Sept. 20 in Minneapolis, Minn., on the first day of early voting in the state.

This year's 'October surprise' may be no surprise at all

It is not uncommon for political commentators to call a late-breaking story during a presidential election an "October surprise" — even when there is little evidence that it mattered all that much.

A police officer looks through damage caused by a shell at the Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Omdurman, Sudan, on Sept. 7.

Here's what life is like in a city in the grip of Sudan’s brutal war

The Sudanese city of Omdurman lives in the shadow of war, facing daily shelling and battered medical services. But some people are trying to eke out a return to life, however precarious.

Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris react as results are displayed during a Democrats Abroad election party on Wednesday in London, England.

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House and the potential impact that will have.

After being drafted to work the polls, Joe Ricceri is now a volunteer with the Douglas County Election Commission in Omaha, Neb.

Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them

Nebraska has a unique solution to staffing elections: It allows counties to draft workers. Omaha's Douglas County is the only one to regularly use it. Here's how the jury duty-like system works.

A "We are Hiring" sign in front of a book store in San Diego, Calif., Nov. 11, 2023

San Diego County unemployment rate drops below national average at 3.6%

Between April 2024 and May 2024, total nonfarm employment increased from 1,562,500 to 1,566,100, a gain of 3,600 jobs.

Consumer prices rose 2.5% in August from a year ago, the smallest annual increase since early 2001. Grocery prices have largely leveled off after climbing sharply in the previous two years, but the cumulative increases continue to sting many consumers.

Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means

Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021. Falling inflation clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next week — likely by a quarter percentage point.

Andreanallely Barajas, 4 months pregnant, sits in her family home in Holtville, Calif. days after returning from the hospital in San Diego on Aug. 22, 2024.

Imperial County has one maternity ward left. These women are bearing the risks

OBGYN doctors say the sole maternity ward left after another closed last year needs more doctors, nurses and other resources to meet demands.

Smartmatic executives charged in alleged bribery scheme in the Philippines

The voting technology company has been the target of conservative media and conspiracy theorists because of the spread of bogus fraud claims tied to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Some Palestinian Americans in Chicago view the DNC as a chance to be heard

Chicago is home to the largest population of Palestinian Americans in the U.S. Is the community optimistic that having the DNC in town amplifies their concerns?

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. stands in an elevator after leaving his office in Washington, DC. on Sept. 28, 2023.

Sen. Bob Menendez is set to resign after his bribery conviction. Here’s what’s next

The Democrat from New Jersey was convicted on bribery and other charges last month. Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint Menendez’s replacement ahead of the November general election.

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