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Trump drives his anti-immigration message in Aurora, Colorado

Oct. 11, 2024 20:49 PM EDT

AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Donald Trump detoured from the battleground states Friday to visit a Colorado suburb that's been in the news over illegal immigration as he drives a message, often using false or misleading claims and dehumanizing language, that migrants are causing chaos in smaller American...

A man charged in the killing of a Georgia nursing student faces hearing as trial looms

Oct. 11, 2024 20:44 PM EDT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The man accused of killing a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus appeared in court Friday ahead of his scheduled trial next month, as lawyers sparred over whether police acted properly during their investigation. Jose Ibarra...

Trump's campaign requests military aircraft and armored vehicles in response to threats from Iran

Oct. 11, 2024 18:48 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump 's aides have requested a slew of stepped-up security measures, including military aircraft capable of shooting down surface-to-air missiles to transport the former president in the race’s final stretch, amid growing concerns over threats from Iran in a campaign...

Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch

Oct. 11, 2024 17:34 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of unwelcome and destructive guests named Helene and Milton have stormed their way into this year's presidential election. The back-to-back hurricanes have jumbled the schedules of Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, both of whom devoted...

FACT FOCUS: A look at the false information around Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Oct. 11, 2024 17:17 PM EDT

Back-to-back hurricanes that brought death and devastation to parts of the South were made worse by a wide range of false and misleading information, some of which still circulates even though they have been conclusively proven false. Coming in the closing weeks of a hard-fought...

What to know as Florida residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Milton

Oct. 11, 2024 16:48 PM EDT

Cleanup from Hurricane Milton was underway Friday as residents returned home after the storm barreled across Florida, spawning tornadoes, knocking out power to millions, damaging homes and leading to hundreds of rescues. At least 10 people died in the storm, and there was significant...

JD Vance refused five times to acknowledge Donald Trump lost 2020 election in podcast interview

Oct. 11, 2024 15:38 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — JD Vance, Republican vice presidential nominee, again refused to acknowledge that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election over former President Donald Trump, evading the question five times in an interview with The New York Times, the newspaper reported Friday. ...

Abortion has passed inflation as the top election issue for women under 30, survey finds

Oct. 11, 2024 14:54 PM EDT

Abortion has passed inflation to become the top issue in the presidential election for women younger than 30 since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, according to results released Friday of a survey of female voters by KFF. ...

Zelenskyy appeals to allies to keep up aid as Germany pledges new weapons package

Oct. 11, 2024 11:43 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday it's important that allies' aid to Ukraine doesn't decrease next year as he received a pledge of a new weapons package from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on a European tour meant to win backing for his “victory plan” aimed at ending the...

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here's what to watch in key states

Oct. 11, 2024 10:45 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time, and you don’t get to look at the picture on the box. As thousands of counties and towns report vote totals, it can be hard to figure out when the...