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An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook

Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Kamala Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times.

A baseless voting claim is being amplified by a network of social media accounts

Voting officials face an 'uphill battle' to fight election lies.

People walk through a mall in Manhattan on July 5, 2024, in New York City. The economy grew an annual rate of 2.8% in the July to September quarter, a robust pace of expansion Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's what's working — and what's not

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump shake hands during their debate on Sept. 10. Whoever wins the election could shape the Supreme Court for years. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

What could happen at the Supreme Court under Harris and Trump

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Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.

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Starbucks has hired a new CEO to turn around sales declines. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

Starbucks hopes faster drinks, fewer upcharges and nicer mugs bring people back

Congressman, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Moral Courage Award recipient Jared Golden speaks on stage during Headstrong Washington DC Gala at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on November 03, 2021 in Washington, DC. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Headstrong hide caption

A lawmaker's change of heart on assault weapons is central in this congressional race

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin gives remarks following a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hotel Petersburg on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Petersburg, Virginia. Shaban Athuman/VPM News hide caption

With Supreme Court backing Va.'s voter purge, experts look to what comes next

It's unclear how many suspected non-citizens may have been on the purge list mistakenly. They can re-register for provisional ballots but the ruling could have wider effects.

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls

A ballot drop box in at the Fishers Landing Transit Center in Vancouver, Wash., was set ablaze early Monday morning, destroying hundreds of ballots. Erik Neuman/OPB hide caption

Portland police say ballot box arsonist has ‘wealth of experience’ with welding

Police believe the suspect in Monday's attack on ballot drop boxes in Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash., is a white male who is 30 to 40 years old.

Vice President Harris takes the stage at a rally in Harrisburg, Pa., on Oct. 30, 2024. Brendan Smialowski/AFP hide caption

Harris is the first vice president to be an alum of a historically Black college, and if she wins, would make history as the first president to be an HBCU graduate.

Former President Donald Trump takes reporters' questions from inside a garbage truck in Green Bay, Wis., on Oct, 30, 2024 before heading to a rally in the city. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

Harris urged unity in her closing argument. Biden's 'garbage' line undercut that

It sounded like the president was calling Trump supporters "garbage." But the White House said he was talking about a joke made by a comedian at a Trump rally who disparaged Puerto Rico.

Facing fallout, Trump claims no president did more for Puerto Rico than he did

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Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Investigations

Donald trump calls jan. 6 a 'day of love.' here are the facts.

Donald Trump often misrepresents what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, even referring to convicted rioters as “hostages."

A fact-check about what Trump and Harris are saying about Jan. 6

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In 'a real pain,' jewish cousins tour poland, cracking jokes and confronting the past.

In this almost perfect little film, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin play cousins who reconnect in Poland to honor the memory of their grandmother, a Holocaust survivor.

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The NYPD can no longer ticket jaywalkers, after years of protest that enforcement unfairly targeted Black and Hispanic New Yorkers.

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Spain flooding: photos show the devastation in valencia.

Authorities in the region report at least 70 people have been killed after torrential rain overpowered the area.

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Worried about your 2024 ballot being counted these states let you track it online.

“There's no need to panic,” an elections expert tells NPR. All but three states have free tracking sites that send updates to voters as their ballot goes through the system.

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Why are some evangelicals drawn to — and sticking by — trump this pastor weighs in.

NPR sits down with North Carolina pastor Chad Harvey to talk about Donald Trump, religion and politics.

North Carolina votes: The view from a Raleigh church

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A shortage of iv fluids leads to canceled surgeries.

IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and prioritize care.

Surgeries are being canceled after Helene shut down a factory that makes IV fluids

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Walking pneumonia is spiking, especially in kids. here's what to know.

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Jury deliberates in retrial of former Louisville detective accused of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights

Jurors began deliberations in the retrial of former Louisville detective Brett Hankison. He is facing 2 felony changes related to a botched raid on Taylor's apartment in 2020.  His first trial last year ended with a hung jury and a mistrial.

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Americans bet $100 million on Trump v. Harris, but at what cost?

Political prognosticators legally bet over $100 million on the 2024 presidential election, favoring Harris over Trump.

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After nearly four months, Shaboozey's run atop the pop chart is interrupted

For 15 weeks this summer, Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" had the No. 1 song in the country, but a new song breaks its streak this week. Plus, pop fans mourn Liam Payne.

After nearly 4 months, Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' drops from No. 1

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A Bronx day care owner pleads guilty a year after a child died from fentanyl exposure

Grei Mendez, whose husband Felix Herrera Garcia already pleaded guilty, could face decades in prison. Three other children were hospitalized in the incident.

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WATCH: Explore this legendary Trail of Terror, which has provided countless screams for 30 years

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Trail of Terror in Connecticut Public's latest Mini Doc.

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Kids in Iowa's capital will trick-or-treat on Halloween for the 1st time since 1938

Kids in the greater metro area of Iowa's capital city typically go trick-or-treating the night before Halloween, a tradition that began in the 1930s as a way to help prevent vandalism.

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Millions of people will celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know

Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.