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Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13
Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role a rough one as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13.
Control of the House is ‘on a knife’s edge.’ Here's what each party is watching
The winner of the presidential election will need Congress to advance their agenda. Strategists in both parties say the race for control of the House is extremely tight.
Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election
In Ukraine’s industrial east, near the front line in the almost 3-year-old war with Russia, Ukrainians are bracing for a U.S. election they fear will have major repercussions for their country.
The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
Meet the conservative women who are keeping their votes for Kamala Harris a secret
Polls show a historic gender gap in the 2024 election. Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris.
Minnesota campaigns, volunteers make their final play for votes as clock ticks down
Democrats and Republicans spent the weekend knocking on doors and rolling out around the state to make their closing arguments ahead of Election Day.
Minnesota law bans harassment, intimidation of election workers
With concerns about election-related violence on the rise, poll workers and election officials in Minnesota have some new legal protections. While there have been only sporadic problems in Minnesota, the measure was prompted by harassment elsewhere.
A Native-led nonprofit hopes for record turnout at the polls
As the Native vote gets more attention, organizers with the Make Voting a Tradition campaign help community members learn about the issues, register to vote and hear from some of the candidates running for office.