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A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rules
Read full article: A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rulesThe recount underway in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race marks the end of a chaotic post-election period that has become the latest example of how disputed election rules can expose weak points in a core function of American democracy.
Going Ringside Ep. 38: The Jimmy Snuka murder charge
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 38: The Jimmy Snuka murder chargeIn this article we explore the cold case that lasted more than 30 years and eventually led to murder charges being filed against former WWE star Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. It's a case that started in 1983 and remained cold until police re-opened it in 2013.
EXPLAINER: Why AP hasn't called Pennsylvania
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why AP hasn't called PennsylvaniaWHY AP HASN’T CALLED PENNSYLVANIA:A close margin and a large number of outstanding votes are what’s making the Pennsylvania contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden too early to call. State law dictates that a recount must be held if the margin between the two candidates is less than 0.5%. The Pennsylvania secretary of state’s website said Friday that there were about 89,000 more mail ballots to count. It’s not like, ‘Oh, it’s close,’” Trump said during an appearance at the White House. One reason the race tightened: Under state law, elections officials are not allowed to process mail-in ballots until Election Day.