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Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon

Incendiary devices have been set off at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland, Oregon, and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington — in what one official called a “direct attack on democracy.”

Americans in Puerto Rico can’t vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race

Here’s what to watch in the final full week of the presidential campaign

US voters concerned about post-election violence and efforts to overturn the results: AP-NORC poll

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

Police say fires set at ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington are connected; ‘suspect vehicle’ ID’d

Police say they have identified a “suspect vehicle” connected to incendiary devices that set fires in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state early Monday.

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Ex-officer accused of murder in shooting of Andre Hill testifies he thought he saw a gun

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Trump refers to CNN’s Anderson Cooper by a woman’s first name

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Fans in Shohei Ohtani’s Japanese hometown pack in to watch Game 3 of the World Series

Hundreds of fans filed into a public viewing center in Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan on Tuesday morning to cheer the country’s top celebrity over breakfast in Game 3 of the World Series.

Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters

Democrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West.

Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa

Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in America.

Advocates seek restoration of federal judge removed from long-running foster care case

A federal appeals court is being asked to reconsider its decision to remove a district judge from a lawsuit over Texas’ struggling foster care system.

Report: Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscriptions following non-endorsement

The Washington Post has reportedly lost more than 200,000 subscribers following a decision announced last week not to endorse a candidate in the presidential race.

Nevada high court decides mail ballots with smudged or missing postmarks can be counted

Mail-in ballots with smudged or missing postmarks can be counted for up to three days after polls close on Election Day in Nevada.

Explosion near Dallas levels house and kills 2 people

Investigators suspect a propane leak led to a home explosion that leveled the house and killed its two occupants in a community just north of Dallas.

GOP works to turn out pro-Trump Jewish voters in swing states to trim Democrats’ edge

A Republican group is undertaking a new effort this year to do door-to-door outreach to those Jewish voters who have a history of backing GOP candidates.

As Democrats court Haley supporters, the former UN ambassador is still waiting to hear from Trump

Nikki Haley received more Republican primary votes than anyone who challenged Donald Trump for this year’s presidential nomination and has said she’s voting for him.

Several brush fires create smoky conditions in parts of eastern Massachusetts

Firefighters are working to extinguish several brush fires in parts of eastern Massachusetts. Residents woke to the smell of smoke from the fires Monday.

Georgia launches state-run Affordable Care Act website

ATLANTA (AP) — Starting Monday, 1.3 million Georgians who bought health care through the Affordable Care Act can begin looking at plans through Georgia Access, the state’s new marketplace exchange.

A Minnesota woman is accused of turning in a ballot for her dead mother. A routine check caught it

A northern Minnesota woman accused of trying to submit a mail ballot for her recently deceased mother has been charged with three felonies.

Shohei Ohtani leads off for Dodgers in World Series Game 3, two days after dislocating shoulder

Shohei Ohtani was in his regular leadoff spot as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ designated hitter for Game 3 of the World Series, two days after the star slugger partially dislocated his left shoulder.

Ex-officer accused of murder in shooting of Andre Hill testifies he thought he saw a gun

A white former Ohio police officer charged with murder in the shooting of Andre Hill has testified that he thought he saw a gun in the Black man’s hand.

PepsiCo to close Chicago bottling plant, impacting 150 workers

PepsiCo said Monday it’s closing a Chicago bottling plant, a move the Teamsters union says will impact 150 workers.

Jury begins deliberating in trial of Alabama man accused of murdering 11-year-old girl in 1988

A jury has begun deliberating in the case of an Alabama man accused of killing an 11-year New Hampshire girl more than 35 years ago.

World Series averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan, including 15.9 for Game 2

The World Series is averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan through two games. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2 averaged 15.9 million, making it the most-watched MLB postseason game in the nation’s history.

Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down

The scene was a familiar one at Austin City Hall: The City Council once again was seeking reforms to curb the capital city’s sky-high home prices and rents, and opponents had turned out in force to try to block them.

Connecticut firefighter killed in accident at brush fire remembered as friend, family man

A Connecticut firefighter killed in a vehicle accident while battling a brush fire is being remembered as a beloved family man and friend who made other’s lives better.

Maine asks hunters to avoid eating deer, turkey in some areas because of PFAS contamination

Maine’s traditional fall hunting seasons are in full swing, but hunters are being asked to avoid eating their game in parts of the state because of the possibility of harmful chemicals in animal meat.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

An actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” has been sentenced to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S.

Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle East

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.

Louisiana trooper avoids jail time in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene

A Louisiana trooper has pleaded no contest to significantly reduced charges for his role in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.

People opt out of organ donation programs after reports of a man mistakenly declared dead

Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people refusing to become organ donors, their confidence shaken by reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead.

Louisiana governor calls a special session to address taxes and the courts

Louisiana legislators will meet for a special session beginning Nov. 6 to consider Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious attempt to overhaul the state’s tax structure.

Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris is still piled next to streets from recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Memphis man pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing school teacher

A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Memphis school teacher while she was on an early morning run and then killing her.

This year’s Rockefeller Center tree will travel to New York from Massachusetts

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will travel to New York City from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk’s America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

Philadelphia’s district attorney is suing to halt Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway that’s part of his political organization’s effort to boost Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

Jon Stewart will remain ‘Daily Show’ host on Mondays through 2025

Jon Stewart isn’t done skewering the news. He’s signed on to continue hosting “The Daily Show” on Mondays through the end of next year.