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2020 Election

One battleground state, two rallies — and dueling versions of reality

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Supreme Court

Supreme Court won't block mail ballots in North Carolina arriving up to six days after Election Day

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After George Floyd

'Please don't shoot my son': Man killed by police needed mental health help, family says

Top Stories

Latest news

Trump wants credit for 'fastest GDP growth in history.'

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Analysis: Trump is gearing up to tout the 'great American comeback.' Here's a reality check.

Live Updates / News and analysis on the 2020 race

America's Diverse Vote

Two tight congressional races with Latina Democratic incumbents draw national attention

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America's Diverse Vote

Why young Black students are stepping in as poll workers this election season

Tom Brenner / Reuters

Polling HQ

See the latest in Trump-Biden polling around the country

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

MLB rips Justin Turner for celebrating with teammates after positive coronavirus test

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Coronavirus

Top Trump health official warns of 'draconian measures' if America doesn't mask up

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'In the name of love'

Venezuelans risk Covid to care for relatives in the hospital

Akbar Badrkhani / Iranian Health Ministry via AP file

Coronavirus

Iran's Covid death toll may be four times the government's official tally, says top doctor

Coronavirus

Regeneron says its Covid-19 antibody treatment cut medical visits in trial

Coronavirus

Fauci says small gatherings driving Covid outbreaks, worries about Thanksgiving

Coronavirus

Germany and France announce new lockdowns as coronavirus cases spike in Europe

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Racial Reckoning

A Black woman said she was being terrorized by neighbors. Police told her to stop calling.

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NBCBLK

USDA issued billions in subsidies this year. Black farmers are still waiting for their share.

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OUT News

Gay couples race to wed over fears for future of same-sex marriage

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Culture Matters

Dylan wrote 'Lay Lady Lay' for Streisand, per 'lost' 1971 interview

Wellness

Where to find top-rated, affordable air purifiers under $100

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World News

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Coronavirus

'Arguably complicit': In hard-hit European countries, families of Covid victims demand answers

Ariana Cubillos / AP

Coronavirus

'In the name of love': Venezuelans risk Covid to care for relatives in the hospital

Akbar Badrkhani / Iranian Health Ministry via AP file

Health news

Iran's Covid death toll may be four times the government's official tally, says top doctor

Coronavirus

Germany and France announce new lockdowns as coronavirus cases spike in Europe

World

Satellite photos reportedly show construction at Iran nuclear site

Coronavirus

Germany and France announce new lockdowns as coronavirus cases spike in Europe

World

Satellite photos reportedly show construction at Iran nuclear site

Business, Tech & Media

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U.S. news

FBI, other agencies warn of 'imminent cybercrime threat' to U.S. hospitals

Mike Segar / Reuters

Coronavirus

Wall Street plunges, with Dow closing down 900 points as lockdown fears accelerate

Alex Brandon / AP file

Coronavirus

What happened to Trump's 'Opening Up America Again' task force?

Tech News

Social media CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits

Business News

Bed Bath & Beyond to scale back coupons in bid to boost profits

Tech News

Social media CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits

Business News

Bed Bath & Beyond to scale back coupons in bid to boost profits

interactive

How could Biden win a swath of red states? Take a look, and turn the electoral map upside down

Chelsea Stahl / NBC News

analysis

Demographic shifts since 2016 could be enough to defeat Trump. But it's complicated.

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Science News

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Coronavirus

How the pandemic may actually ease SAD symptoms for some

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center via AP

Coronavirus

A weak Covid-19 vaccine is good enough, some scientists say. Others disagree.

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Environment

Coral reef taller than the Empire State Building discovered in Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Rick Bowmer / AP

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in the U.S. is spreading like 'wildfire,' epidemiologist says

Space

Moon has more water than previously thought, scientists say

U.S. news

Trump, Biden addressed environmental justice. One of them 'missed the mark,' expert says.

U.S. news

Authorities discover first 'murder hornet' nest in U.S.

BETTER

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Money

Want to renegotiate your rent? Follow this 3-step plan

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Trends

Are outdoor dining bubbles safe? Here’s what experts want you to know

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Health & Wellness

Dietitians share their top picks for stocking your pantry this fall

Parents

How to explain the Electoral College to kids

Diet & Fitness

The no-recipe soup this personal trainer swears by

Parents

How to explain the Electoral College to kids

Diet & Fitness

The no-recipe soup this personal trainer swears by

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Election Confessions

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Key dates

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Specials

Coronavirus: By the numbers

Data Graphics

Map: State-by-state breakdown of coronavirus travel restrictions

interactive

The coronavirus has destroyed the job market. See which states have been hit the hardest.

Data Graphics

MAP: Breaking down which states require — or don't require — face masks in public

see the summer surge

Coronavirus cases are soaring around the country. See how the map is changing.

Data Graphics

A breakdown of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

see the summer surge

Coronavirus cases are soaring around the country. See how the map is changing.

Data Graphics

A breakdown of coronavirus deaths in the U.S., per day

Digital Docs

'Democracy is alive': Asian American family grapples with their political differences

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