Friday, 4 November 2016

Friday's Headlines: Intelligence officials warn of Russian meddling in election and beyond

Tensions between FBI, Justice over Clinton probes will probably persist after election ; Early voting by Latinos may help Clinton in battleground states; Clinton and Trump go after each other in crucial North Carolina; In Haiti, desperate and hungry a month after Hurricane Matthew; For lifelong Cubs fans who died before the victory, cheers from 'the best seat' ;
 
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Intelligence officials warn of Russian meddling in election and beyond
Analysts said Russia does not seem to be able to alter the election, but Moscow's hackers might try to sow doubts about its legitimacy as part of its months-long campaign to rattle the mechanisms of American democracy.
Tensions between FBI, Justice over Clinton probes will probably persist after election
The feuds and internal dissension will pose a significant leadership test for FBI Director James Comey. "He's got to get control of the ship again," a former FBI official said.
 
Early voting by Latinos may help Clinton in battleground states
Fresh data suggest that the Democratic nominee appears to be benefiting from higher participation by Latinos, who historically vote in lower numbers than the electorate overall. The trend is largely motivated by distaste for Donald Trump, advocates say.
 
Clinton and Trump go after each other in crucial North Carolina
Clinton urged African American voters to turn out, warning them that Donald Trump's vision for his presidency would leave them behind. The GOP nominee, meanwhile, cast Clinton as a "candidate of yesterday," and said that he is being held to a different standard as his rival.
 
In Haiti, desperate and hungry a month after Hurricane Matthew
Aid is coming — but there is not enough of it, and it will take several more weeks to reach remote mountain communities where officials say the destruction was total. As one lonely truck pulled into a town, a rush of hungry people inundated it. "This will keep us alive until another donation arrives," one said. "Because that is our only way to survive right now."
 
For lifelong Cubs fans who died before the victory, cheers from 'the best seat'
As the Chicago Cubs celebrated their first championship in 108 years, families who lost relatives on the eve of the Series reflected on love, loss — and the long-awaited win.
 
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China steps into Hong Kong standoff over pro-independence lawmakers
After altering their oaths of office as a protest, two activists elected to Hong Kong's legislature are in a legal showdown that may bring what they campaigned against: interference from Beijing.
Supreme Court halts scheduled execution of Alabama inmate
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Harvard ends men's soccer season early over sexually explicit 'scouting reports'
The practice by members of the men's team of evaluating women's soccer recruits based on their sex appeal goes back to 2012, the school said. The president of Harvard described the reports as "appalling."
No more 'free panty' deals, no more Uggs: Big changes are afoot at Victoria's Secret
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CMAs deny erasing Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks from social media after backlash
Reports claim that the award show pulled all traces of the surprise performance after it received racist comments on social media but published more of the performance after being called out.
Planning to write in Paul Ryan or Bernie Sanders? It won't count in most states.
Because of state laws restricting ballot access, writing in a candidate is not as simple as it sounds. We break it down, state by state.
Melania Trump leaves the media scratching their heads — again
A rare appearance by the would-be first lady had reporters asking questions, like this one: "Have you met Donald Trump?"
The Fix: Trump has never been closer to the presidency than he is at this moment
Think Clinton's election is a given? It's not. From her high in the polls a week or two ago, Clinton's leads in a number of critical battleground states have collapsed or evaporated entirely.
More cases reported of a mysterious polio-like illness that killed a 6-year-old
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