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The United States of America is a federal republic that has the largest national economy in the world. It is situated almost entirely on the continent of North America.

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November 5, 2024

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The US Capitol in Washington is seen on a cloudy day

US Senate is also up for grabs on Election Day

US Senate is also up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to all 435 seats in the US House of Representatives, 33 senators will be elected on Tuesday.
PoliticsNovember 5, 2024
Local residents watch early results in Black Lives Matter Plaza, a section of 16th Street, on Election Day.

When will we know who the new US president is?

When will we know who the new US president is?

The outcome of the US presidential election could be known as soon as Election Day — or it could take weeks to confirm.
PoliticsNovember 5, 2024
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump walks next to his wife Melania Trump at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump on Election Day: 'I feel very confident'

Trump on Election Day: 'I feel very confident'

Polling stations are open in all 50 US states in what's forecast to be one of the tightest presidential elections ever.
PoliticsNovember 5, 202403:39 min
The Boeing logo showing on a scren at the New York stock exchange

Boeing strike ends with new contract, but crisis not over

Boeing strike ends with new contract, but crisis not over

Boeing workers are set to resume work after a costly 7-week strike. But the US planemaker's financial woes remain.
BusinessNovember 5, 2024
Voters cast their ballots at a polling location in the Freedom Town Hall in Freedom, Ohio, USA, 08 November 2022.

Why US votes for president don't all count the same

Why US votes for president don't all count the same

Some critics argue the Electoral College is outdated because states determine the outcome, not the popular vote.
PoliticsNovember 5, 202402:35 min
A photo of a mobile phone that shows Donald Trump's X account

AI-driven bot network trying to help Trump win US election

AI-driven bot network trying to help Trump win US election

A bot network has been drumming up support for Donald Trump on social media platform X shortly before the US elections.
PoliticsNovember 5, 2024
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In the spotlight

A voter casts their ballot in a voting booth.

Polls predict tight US election result. Will they be right?

The close presidential race is a challenge for opinion pollsters trying to represent the views of Americans.
PoliticsNovember 4, 2024
Windmill park at sea

Offshore wind energy: What's the big deal?

From Donald Trump to local activists, accusations against "whale-killing" windmills are flying.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 4, 2024
X owner Elon Musk jumps next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally

Fact check: Elon Musk spreads US election lies

X owner Elon Musk is amplifying false claims about the US election and shaping public opinion. A look at three claims.
PoliticsNovember 2, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) board the Air Force Two passenger plane a day after Harris named Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US presidential election.

US election: Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate?

The governor of Minnesota supports progressive policies, and Democrats hope his everyman appeal can win rural votes.
PoliticsOctober 29, 2024
A scene from the film "Just Mercy" featuring actor Jamie Foxx sitting in a dark prison cell

How watching movies can change political views

A new US-based study shows that watching docudramas can boost empathy and increase support for political changes.
ScienceOctober 23, 2024
The US flag mirroring on the logo of a VW car

German car giants alarmed by Donald Trump's trade threats

Carmakers are growing increasingly nervous about the US election after Donald Trump called for more US production.
TradeOctober 23, 2024
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