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Experiment shows risks of air travel while masked
It was conducted by the Department of Defense and United Airlines.
October 15, 2020
What happens if House decides the next president?
The unlikely scenario has been discussed by the president and Nancy Pelosi.
October 18, 2020Navy F/18 crash in California, pilot safe
The Navy pilot is said to be in good and stable condition after ejecting safely.
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Navy F/A-18 crashes in California, pilot ejected safely
The Navy pilot is said to be in good and stable condition after ejecting safely.
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Top Marine general removed after being investigated over use of a racial slur
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary had assumed the role on July 8.
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Trump targets Pennsylvania women, but will do so without wife Melania
Her absence comes as the president struggles to appeal to women voters.
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Pelosi says pandemic relief deal with White House possible, extends 'deadline'
"I'm optimistic," the House speaker said in an interview.
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October 20
US, Russia move closer to deal to extend last nuclear arms control pact
An agreement could mean that Trump and Putin meet in the coming weeks.
October 20
October 20
How FBI says Michigan gov kidnapping plot went from texts, small gatherings to raid
14 men are accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
October 20
October 20
DOJ files major antitrust suit against Google
The suit challenges the company's dominance of the web browsing sector.
October 20
October 20
How experts view Trump's assertions about alleged ballot fraud
Widespread voter fraud claims are unsubstantiated, experts say
October 20
October 20
The Note: Trump's Fauci feud keeps campaign focus on COVID-19
This fight only makes more obvious what the campaign is about.
October 20
October 20
With coronavirus concerns a factor, it's all tied up in North Carolina: Poll
It's a dead heat in both the presidential and Senate races in our latest data.
October 20
October 20
Rule change for final presidential debate
A candidate's microphone will be turned off whenever his opponent is providing the initial two-minute answer to debate questions. ABC's Andrew Dymburt reports.
October 20
October 20
Right-wing misinformation hitting 'alarming' number of Florida Latino voters: Experts
The voters being targeted could make the difference in the 2020 election.
October 20
October 19
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, October 19, 2020
Supreme Court to hear border wall funding and 'remain in Mexico' cases; 'Black Trans Lives Matter’: Activists call for inclusion in racial justice movement; Campaigns court Florida’s Puerto Rican vote
October 19
October 19
Puerto Rican vote becomes essential as early voting begins in Florida
Hispanic voters are on track to become the largest minority voting bloc.
October 19
October 19
Campaigns court Florida’s Puerto Rican vote
ABC News’ Rachel Scott travels to central Florida, where both the Trump and Biden campaigns are vying for the growing Puerto Rican vote.
October 19
October 19
Supreme Court to hear border wall funding and 'remain in Mexico' cases
ABC News consultant Kate Shaw discusses what’s at stake with the border wall funding showdown and the so-called “remain in Mexico” asylum case before SCOTUS.
October 19
October 19
North Carolina elections chief: ‘At this point it’s just really executing the plan’
North Carolina Elections Board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell talks about the early voting surge and how voters can correct absentee ballots with errors.
October 19
October 19
Trump says US will remove sanctions on Sudan in historic new chapter in relations
Sudan paid $335M to terror victims in exchange for the end of a U.S. designation
October 19
October 19
Trump's new political strategy: Attack Biden by attacking Fauci, scientists: ANALYSIS
The president lashed out at scientists Monday, calling them 'idiots."
October 19
October 19
Your Voice, Your Vote: The Breakdown - Nationwide COVID-19 cases surging
Plus, President Trump claims people are “tired of COVID,” and how small businesses are surviving during the pandemic.
October 19
October 19
COVID-19 plays a big role in how people will vote
Infectious disease specialist Dr. John Brownstein and ABC News political director Rick Klein discuss how the coronavirus will have an impact on the political season this year.
October 19
October 19
The job market during COVID-19
Entrepreneurs and employees shift their business models to adapt and survive.
October 19
October 19
State of the economy: Small businesses
Kevin O’Leary of "Shark Tank" explains what small businesses need to do to survive the pandemic.
October 19
October 19
A Tuesday deadline for pandemic relief deal but prospects dim
House Speaker Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin spoke Monday.
October 19
October 19
Doctors and nurses urge people to take precautions as COVID-19 cases rise
Frontline workers from states across the country speak out as COVID-19 cases begin to climb again.
October 19
October 19
Harris connection to Caribbean voters could make difference in battleground state
Playing up her Jamaican heritage is huge part of the Biden campaign’s outreach.
October 19
October 19
DOJ charges 6 Russian military officers allegedly involved in hacking
Officials called the operations "the most destructive and costly" in history.
October 19
October 19
‘Trump vs Biden: The Final Debate’ | Thursday 8 ET|7CT|5 PT on ABC
With Election Day closing in fast, it comes down to ‘Trump vs Biden: The Final Debate’ airing Thursday 8 ET|7CT|5 PT on ABC.
October 19
October 19
Trump dismisses pandemic, rips Fauci as 'disaster' on campaign all-staff call
He called the infectious disease expert and other top scientists "idiots."
October 19
October 19
Trump forced to play defense against Biden as campaign heads into final stretch
The president's team is growing concerned over key battleground states.
October 19
October 19
750,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in 2016 and 2018. Here's why that matters.
In 2020, 81 million mail-in ballots have been requested across the country.
October 19
October 19
What 2020 voters should know when casting a ballot -- and when to expect the results
Voting by mail is "going to be the real story of this cycle," one expert said.
October 19
October 19
The Note: For Democrats, 2016's memories mix with 2020's anxieties
Any honest reading of the data suggests that this is Joe Biden’s race to lose.
October 19
October 19
Where Biden, Trump stand in this battleground state as in-person voting begins
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have visited the state to try to motivate voters.
October 19
October 19
4 key battleground states reporting record-high coronavirus cases
Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina and Wisconsin are all seeing surges.
October 19
October 18
Republican National Committee chair defends party unity as divisions grow
"I am seeing more enthusiasm than I saw in 2016," Ronna McDaniel said.
October 18
October 18
Pelosi outlines 48-hour deadline to pass relief bill before election
Completing the coronavirus deal, "depends on the administration," she said.
October 18
October 18
'This Week' Transcript 10-18-20: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel
This is a rush transcript of "This Week," airing Sunday, October 18.
October 18
October 18
What happens if House decides the next president?
The unlikely scenario has been discussed by the president and Nancy Pelosi.
October 18
October 17
North Dakota legislative candidate who died of COVID-19 still on the ballot
His death came during the state's worst month so far for the virus.
October 17
October 17
Photos: 4th annual Women's March draws protesters across the country
This year, organizers focused on mobilizing voters.
October 17
October 17
Trump blasts Sasse on Twitter over critical comments
The Republican senator this week said Trump “flirted” with white supremacists.
October 17
October 17
What to know about poll watchers in the 2020 election
Poll watchers' responsibilities vary from state to state.
October 17
October 17
COVID testing capacity outpacing desire to get swabbed
ABC News got an exclusive look inside Curative's coronavirus testing lab.
October 17
October 16
President Trump and Joe Biden compete in opposing town halls
Following the cancellation of Thursday’s debate, the president and Joe Biden offered different visions for America.
October 16
October 16
Senator's mispronunciation of Kamala Harris' name called 'incredibly racist'
Perdue was speaking at a rally for President Trump Friday.
October 16
October 16
Ballot Watch: Oregon’s vote-by-mail system
Gov. Kate Brown discusses Oregon’s mail ballot system, telling voters across the country new to voting by mail to “vote early” and “make sure you have a plan.”
October 16
October 16
Neo-Nazi and Proud Boys groups push Trump campaign poll watching online: Reports
"Some of these groups will be listening to his false claims of fraud."
October 16
October 16
Trump's top general, national security aide clash on Afghanistan troop withdrawal
"I'm speaking for the president," Robert O'Brien shot back at Gen. Mark Milley.
October 16
October 16
Your Voice, Your Vote: The Breakdown – Dueling presidential candidate town halls
Plus, the facts about the Trump administration's handling of immigration.
October 16