TThe first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, Tuesday could be a pivotal moment.
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Biden goes on offense in Georgia while Trump targets Midwest
One week until Election Day, Joe Biden is going on offense, heading Tuesday to Georgia — which hasn't backed a Democrat for president since 1992 — and pushing into other territory where President Donald Trump was once expected to easily repeat his wins from four years ago.
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Philadelphia police shooting of Black man sparks unrest
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Barrett confirmed by Senate, cementing conservative majority
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump's nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.
