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The Economist Endorses Joe Biden, Says Trump 'Must Be Soundly Rejected'
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Team Trump Seizes on Record GDP Growth, Data Unlikely to Sway Election
One expert told Newsweek the data "might not move the needle" in Trump's favor before Americans go to the polls.
Stimulus, Checks Could Be on Hold Until Biden—if Elected—Becomes President
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Joe Biden Holds Wide Leads in Three Key Battleground States: Poll
The former vice president led Donald Trump by 12 points in Minnesota and Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
Trump Motivates Biden Voters Just As Much As the Democrat Does: Poll
Some Democrat voters see their ballot as a "vote for Biden",while others see it as a "vote against Trump", a new poll suggests.
Siberian Virologist Reinfects Himself With Coronavirus in Experiment
Alexander Chepurnov spent time with COVID-19 patients without a mask on in a bid to get the virus for a second time.
China Media Says U.S. Arrest of Five 'Illegal Agents' Is Political
The Justice Department announced charges against eight people Wednesday, accused of involvement in China's anti-corruption Operation Fox Hunt.
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Stimulus Deal Hinges More on the Election Than Economics
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