A closer look at the states still in play in the presidential race
A handful of states remained in play Friday morning in the tightly contested U.S. presidential race.
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At least 57 dead in mudslides, flooding as Eta soaks Central America
Aid groups warn giant mudslides caused by drenching rain from a hurricane's remnant storms are creating a slow-moving humanitarian disaster across the region. See photos and get the latest update.
The 10 largest data breaches in US history
COVID-19 has led to major changes to daily life for Americans, including a shift toward remote and at-home work. While these changes have led to more flexible working conditions for employees, they have also increased data security risks.
Here's how stores are changing Black Friday for the pandemic
Black Friday has gotten a pandemic-induced makeover. Here's how major U.S. retailers have changed their plans for the 2020 holiday season.
ESPN announces 300 layoffs, cites 'disruption' amid virus
ESPN announced it is eliminating about 500 jobs worldwide, including about 300 through layoffs, due largely to the impact of the pandemic.
A year ago today, in pictures: Firefighters battle market fire in Nigeria and more moments you may remember
Also on this day in 2019 Roger Stone, a longtime Republican provocateur and former confidant of President Donald Trump, went on trial over charges related to his alleged efforts to exploit the Russian-hacked Hillary Clinton emails for political gain. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
Bitcoin surges above $15,000, closes in on record
Bitcoin soared more than 7% Thursday and was trading above $15,000, its highest level in nearly three years, as interest in the cryptocurrency builds.
Denmark wants to cull 15 million minks over virus fears
Denmark's government wants to cull all 15 million minks at Danish farms to minimize the risk of them re-transmitting COVID-19 to humans.
Here's what this year's Starbucks holiday cups look like
Beginning Friday, customers will have their drinks served in one of four new festive cups. This year's theme, "Carry the Merry," will be written on two of the cups.
Nestlé launches pet food that uses insect protein, fava beans
One of the new recipes mixes black soldier fly larva, chicken and fava beans; a second includes chicken, pig's liver and plant protein from millet.
Sharpiegate: Claim that Sharpie pens ruin ballots misses the mark
Some social media users are falsely claiming that ballots are being invalidated in Arizona. The supposed culprit: Sharpie markers.
The cities with the highest (and lowest) property taxes
Depending on local tax rates and home values, property taxes can account for a substantial portion of housing costs. Living in a high-tax state has become increasingly more expensive.
