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One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot

One candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The closest West Virginia voters could come to having their say at the ballot box on whether abortion should be legal in the post-Roe v. Wade era might be in this year’s governor’s race.
How Putin views the choice between Harris and Trump, and what the election means for Russia

How Putin views the choice between Harris and Trump, and what the election means for Russia

The question posed to Vladimir Putin in September about the U.S. election drew a wry smile and an arched eyebrow from the Russian president.
Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control

Maryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control

CHESTER, Md. (AP) — Republican Jon Michael hasn't always been a fan of Larry Hogan, who has been one of the GOP's sharpest critics of Donald Trump, but he voted for Hogan for U.S. Senate.
How Mexican cartels manage the flow of migrants on their way to the US border

How Mexican cartels manage the flow of migrants on their way to the US border

CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — The first place where many migrants sleep after entering Mexico from Guatemala is inside a large structure, a roof above and fenced-in sides on a rural ranch.
Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan.
Inside 'the weave': How Donald Trump's rhetoric has grown darker and windier

Inside 'the weave': How Donald Trump's rhetoric has grown darker and windier

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — No scene has dominated U.S. politics since 2015 quite like Donald Trump on stage, waxing on for an hour-plus in front of a chorus of red “Make America Great Again” hats.
What to know about the Arizona swing county that could decide who wins the White House

What to know about the Arizona swing county that could decide who wins the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maricopa County, Arizona, has become the nation’s ultimate swing county — a place that could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will be the next president and which party controls the U.S. Senate.
We may not know the next president on Election Day. This Arizona swing county could be why

We may not know the next president on Election Day. This Arizona swing county could be why

PHOENIX (AP) — Inside a squat building ringed with a chainlink fence and concrete barriers in downtown Phoenix, election workers on Nov.
Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifecta

Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifecta

TRENTON, Mich.
Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was 'an absolute lovefest'

Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was 'an absolute lovefest'

ALLENTOWN, Pa.