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The key swing states and counties that handed Trump the White House – a visual analysis
Donald Trump has claimed the White House for a second time. We analyse which areas swung to the Republicans to help him win it back. Full US presidential results US election live: latest ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
The key counties to watch across the battleground states on election night
As polls close across the country on Tuesday, these counties could hold the keys for which candidates comes out on top in the battleground states.Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
Harris overperforms in key North Carolina counties as Trump leads state
Trump is leading overall in North Carolina, but Vice President Kamala Harris is slightly overperforming in Wake and Durham counties, while Mecklenburg needs to boost turnout. With 63% of the vote ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years
The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York state, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment
A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendmentHealth - ABC News - October 24 -
Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?
The Democratic nominee's path to victory could hinge on her ability to excite entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County, Georgia, an immigrant-rich slice of Atlanta.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Republicans take control of US Senate after flipping three seats
Democrats lose majority in Congress’s upper chamber after defeats in Ohio, Montana and West VirginiaWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
These are the counties to watch on Election Day
All eyes are turning to seven critical battleground states Tuesday that will determine whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris takes the White House. Within those states, different ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Who will win Pennsylvania's "swingiest" county?
Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has called it the "swingiest of all swing counties in the swingiest of all swing states." It's Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Paul Kane, senior congressional ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Arizona county heightens security ahead of Election Day
Authorities in Arizona's Maricopa County are increasing security ahead of the election after a series of violent incidents and threats aimed at election facilities and workers in the politically ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Students in Helene-ravaged Buncombe County return to school
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Arizona counties work to reassure voters of election transparency
Two counties in Arizona upgraded their election ballot processing facilities in a push for greater transparency. Ed O'Keefe got a look at the state-of-the-art facilities.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Residents of conservative California county brace for tumultuous elections
‘More and more divided’ Shasta is grappling with baseless conspiracy theories of voter fraud and election denialism. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Residents of one ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Voting turnout exceeds 2020 in Gwinnett County Georgia
Early voting in Gwinnett County, Ga., faced a brief delay due to a software issue. Harris leads in early tabulated votes, though today’s precincts are still pending. Turnout is exceeding 2020 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Newsom to Visit California’s Trump Country: ‘Message Received’
Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns.Top stories - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
Faces, hands and sunshine: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
A helping hand to America's wounded veterans
In 2004 Karen Guenther was an ICU nurse at Camp Pendleton, in California, when wounded service members from the Battle of Fallujah started coming home, to seemingly insurmountable financial ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
911 calls from Butler rally released: 'They just tried to kill President Trump'
The 15 recordings, some of which capture the sounds of chaos in the background, were released Wednesday by Butler County officials.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Formerly Republican mayor in reliably red Wisconsin county endorses Harris
The mayor of Waukesha, the seat of a reliably Republican county outside Milwaukee, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Wednesday — the first time the formerly Republican city leader ...Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Fulton County official appeals ruling requiring election certification
A Fulton County election official who refused to certify the results of the county's spring presidential primary election has appealed a state judge's ruling affirming that Georgia law requires ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Menendez brothers should be resentenced, Los Angeles County DA says
Lyle and Erik Menendez should be resentenced in the 1989 killings of their parents, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday. The case will now go before a Los Angeles ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Los Angeles County DA recommends resentencing the Menendez brothers
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday that his office will ask the court to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers convicted in the notorious 1989 murders ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Pennsylvania officials investigating fraudulent voter registration applications in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania officials are investigating as many as 2,500 fraudulent voter registration applications in Lancaster County ahead of the 2024 election.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
County clerk race in Michigan highlights election denialism issue
The county clerk in one of Michigan's smallest counties made a voting tabulation mistake in 2020, quickly corrected it and had planned to retire from the job after the 2024 election, her decision ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
2024 election updates: Musk asks to move $1 million lottery case to federal court
The hearing will come a day earlier than scheduled and the judge stipulated that all parties be present.Top stories - ABC News - October 31 -
Trump campaign sues Pennsylvania county over alleged 'voter suppression'
The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit against Bucks County, Pa., for allegedly "turning away" voters. NBC News' Dasha Burns has details on the lawsuit and other claims made by the former president.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Judge extends Bucks County mail-in voting deadline after Trump lawsuit
Voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, now have until Friday to apply for or receive a mail-in ballot after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging some who sought a ballot were turned away. CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Menendez brothers receive support for clemency from LA County DA
Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent more than 30 years behind bars for the 1989 murder of their parents, have received support in their bid for clemency from Los Angeles County District Attorney ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
L.A. County DA Gascón supports clemency request for Menendez brothers
The district attorney for Los Angeles County said Wednesday he wants the California governor to grant clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who are serving life sentences for killing ...Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Pennsylvania Democrats sue Erie County over mail-in ballot delays
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a lawsuit against Erie County on Wednesday, arguing that many voters have yet to receive mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day. The lawsuit argues that ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
What to know about the Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voting ruling
A judge ruled Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voters have until close of business on Friday, Nov. 1, to receive, vote, and return a mail-in ballot. CBS News Philadelphia's Jen Carabeo breaks down the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Arizona counties invest millions to reassure voters of election security
The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Winning the US election could come down to this small Pennsylvania county
Erie has predicted every presidential winner since 2008World - Financial Times - November 1 -
Pennsylvania county's new high-tech system to count votes faster
On election day, all eyes will be on battleground Pennsylvania. And this time around, one key county has a new high-tech system to count votes faster. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports.Top stories - NBC News - November 2 -
Election fact check: County officials can't refuse to certify election results
Local officials are legally required to certify election results -- but the process has become politicized since Donald Trump challenged the 2020 election results.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities
Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Red or blue? The bellwether counties that could swing the US election
Pundits are keeping a close watch on key counties across the US whose results could play a major role in the outcome. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Pennsylvania, Arizona counties investigating suspicious voter registration forms
Several counties across Pennsylvania and Arizona are investigating batches of improper voter registration forms submitted by an Arizona-based firm in recent weeks. There is no evidence the forms ...Politics - The Hill - November 5