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Here’s how state and local officials ensure elections are safe and secure

Election integrity and security have been under scrutiny after the 2020 election, driven by false claims by former President Donald Trump and many of his associates of widespread fraud.

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Donald Trump Jr.’s reaction to Paul Pelosi’s attack shows exactly how low we have sunk – CNN

Donald Trump Jr.’s reaction to Paul Pelosi’s attack shows exactly how low we have sunk  CNN Trump calls Paul Pelosi attack ‘terrible,’ rails against rising crime  New York Post Donald Trump Jr posts crude memes making light of attack on Paul Pelosi  The

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The oldest inmate at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was released

The oldest inmate at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba was released, reducing the inmate population to 35. This is part of the Biden administration’s ongoing push to close the prison.

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Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal

Russia has suspended its participation in a U.N. and Turkish mediated grain deal. Global grain prices are rising as a result.

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Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status ahead of election

Palestinian citizens of Israel gauge their status as the country heads toward another election.

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South Koreans mourn 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul

South Koreans are mourning 154 people who died in a Halloween stampede in Seoul. There has been criticism of the police, who admitted they failed to predict the risks of big crowds.

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil’s election

Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s election, but there is still no word of concession from incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro.

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How to Stay Safe During a Crowded Event – The New York Times

How to Stay Safe During a Crowded Event  The New York Times South Korea probes Halloween crowd surge as nation mourns  Yahoo News What to do in a potential crowd crush and how to survive it  The Washington Post Seoul Halloween Crowd Crush

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Why the New York Governor’s Race Is Now Too Close for Democrats’ Comfort

In a normal year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul might be coasting to victory in November. She’s a reasonably popular Democrat running for re-election in a blue state that hasn’t elected a Republican governor in 20 years. For months, she

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