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First Look鈥楾ime to heal in America,鈥� Biden says in post-election speechPresident-elect Joe Biden pledged he鈥檒l seek to unify the country to battle the coronavirus pandemic, rebuild prosperity, and root out systemic racism.
First LookElation and anger: Catharsis in the streets as election endsBiden supporters gathered spontaneously to celebrate across America Saturday. Many Trump supporters also congregated, some shouting, 鈥淭his isn鈥檛 over!"
First LookWhy AP called the presidential race for Joe BidenBy Saturday afternoon, Joe Biden鈥檚 lead in Pennsylvania had climbed to more than 34,000 votes and outside the margin for a mandatory recount.
First LookTrump vows to continue election lawsuits, but road looks toughPresident Donald Trump has made repeated claims of election fraud. But judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed two campaign lawsuits Thursday.
First LookWhat鈥檚 next? Voters鈥� verdict for Biden isn鈥檛 last electoral step.The milestones ahead include certifying voting results in each state, with a聽Dec. 8 deadline for resolving election disputes at the state level.
First LookHarris to make history as a Black, South Asian, female vice presidentKamala Harris symbolizes an聽increasingly diverse nation, becoming聽the first woman, and the first Black and South Asian person, elected vice president.
First LookJoe Biden wins presidential race as votes pile up in PennsylvaniaMr. Biden, the president-elect, crossed the 270 Electoral College vote threshold Saturday, vowing a new direction for a divided nation.
FocusCan a President Biden lead a divided America?While the election may not have provided a clear mandate for either party, divided government could lead to modest bipartisan progress.
First LookWhy the South saw the most Black Senate candidates in 150 yearsThe 2020 Senate races in the Deep South included the most Black candidates on the ballot since Reconstruction. None won big, but their competitive campaigns suggest that Black Democrats are viable candidates even in red states.
First LookUber, Lyft, gig companies win fight against labor unionsCalifornia voters passed Proposition 22 on Wednesday, allowing Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing and delivery companies to circumvent strict labor laws and keep drivers classified as independent contractors.
One upside of a hard-fought election: Bumper crop of new votersTuesday鈥檚 U.S. election included sky-high turnout and a rush of voters exercising their constitutional right for the first time.
Why Trumpism is here to stayPresident Trump has established a political legacy 鈥� 鈥淭rumpism鈥� 鈥� that will be a fixture in the Republican Party for years to come.
As Biden lead grows, Trump campaign switches fight to courtsIn Pennsylvania and other key states, the Trump campaign has filed lawsuits alleging a variety of ballot-related infractions.
As coronavirus surges anew, Vermont may show US a path forwardAmid a coronavirus spike, a dichotomy among rural states stands out. Some have the worst infection rates, yet Vermont is a leader in containment.
First LookMilestone victories for LGBTQ candidates in US electionThe 2020 U.S. election was marked by landmark wins for LBGTQ lawmakers, including the first transgender person elected to a state senate and the first openly gay Black men elected to Congress. Only three states have yet to elect an LGBTQ legislator.
First LookAs Biden takes Michigan, Trump's path to 270 narrowsDemocrat presidential nominee Joe Biden has won Michigan, which President Donald Trump had won in 2016, narrowing Mr. Trump's possible path to reelection.
Huge turnout, close race: The day-after lessons of Election 2020Both presidential candidates have narrow paths to possible victory in an election that proved closer than pundits and polls predicted.
Tight race tests Americans鈥� trust in system 鈥� and each otherThe 2020 election saw record voting turnout. As all that ballot counting continues, voters say they hope the other side will trust the process.
First LookBiden wins Wisconsin as race to 270 continuesWisconsin, a critical swing state, has been called by The Associated Press for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. President Donald Trump鈥檚 campaign has said it will demand a recount.
First LookDrugs, gerrymandering, and abortion: How Americans votedOregon became the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs while five other states legalized marijuana. Across the U.S., voters decided referendum on voting rights, abortion, and taxes.
