State and local election officials say problems with the nation’s mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters and that repeated outreach to the Postal Service to resolve the issues had failed.
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CIA workplace assault case emerges as agency shields extent of sexual misconduct in ranks
A recent internal watchdog report found systemic shortcomings in the CIA’s handling of such complaints was classified as ‘secret,’ shielded as a potential threat to national security.
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U.S. inflation reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
A key reason for last month’s drop in overall inflation was the third drop in gas prices in the past four months.
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A 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation
Being a ‘9/11 family’ reverberates through generations, and commemorating and understanding the Sept. 11 attacks one day will be up to a world with no first-hand memory of them.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends
Taylor Swift, calling herself a ‘childless cat lady,’ endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.
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10 takeaways from the first Harris-Trump presidential debate
Harris opened the debate by marching across the stage to shake Trump’s hand, an exchange that set the tone for the next 90 minutes.
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A look at false and misleading claims made during Trump and Harris’ debate
In the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, their highly different views of the country provided a stark contrast between their agendas.
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Francine becomes a hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for landfall
The freshly minted Category 1 hurricane packed top sustained winds of 75 mph and forecasters warned it was expected to crash ashore Wednesday in Louisiana.
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Congress bestows its highest honor on 13 troops killed in Afghanistan withdrawal
Rather than a unifying moment, the event took place against the backdrop of a bitter, partisan back-and-forth over who is to blame for the rushed and deadly evacuation from Kabul.
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House speaker pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate, despite dim prospects
House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown