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Early voting sets midterms record, breaking 2022 mark

Voters line up to vote early Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at the MAC Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. (Photo by Barbara Hoberock/Oklahoma Voice)WASHINGTON — As of early Friday, more than 46 million Americans had cast ballots ahead of Election Day, eclipsing the early voting turnout of the 2022 midterms,...

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What does football have to do with trick-or-treating in Ohio? More than you might think

Scripps News Life What does football have to do with trick-or-treating in Ohio? More than you might think In some central Ohio communities, the date kids go out trick-or-treating depends on which day of the week Oct. 31 falls. Prev Next Justin Boggs/Scripps News Group By: Taylor O'Bier Posted and...

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Brewers World Series: Wisconsin leaders react to historic victory

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed Friday as Brewers "Won Our Way" Day as the state celebrates the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series title. Official statementsGov. Tony Evers:"It’s a great day to be a Brewers fan and a great day to be a Wisconsinite – to say we’re jazzed as hell about the...

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'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction

NewsNational News Actions Facebook Tweet Email 'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction Forty-five bidders battled for just under three minutes for ownership of what is perhaps the most consequential map in American history. Prev Next Monica...

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