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Clinton and Trump chase last-minute support on U.S. election eve
PITTSBURGH/SARASOTA The long U.S. presidential campaigns neared their end on Monday in the same angry tone they began, with Republican Donald Trump calling Democrat Hillary Clinton a "phony" and Clinton accusing her opponent of worsening divisions throughout the country. | Video
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U.S. top court may curb presidential appointment powers
WASHINGTON Supreme Court justices, hearing a dispute over presidential powers a day before the U.S. election, indicated on Monday they might curb a president's authority to staff top administration posts in a case involving the National Labor Relations Board.
Obama continues to back FBI Director Comey: White House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE President Barack Obama remains confident in FBI Director James Comey's ability to the lead the agency in the aftermath of the probe of Democrat Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, the White House said on Monday.
Iraq peshmerga storm Islamic State town as army battles in Mosul
BASHIQA, Iraq Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces stormed an Islamic State-held town northeast of Mosul on Monday, clearing a pocket of militants outside the city while Iraqi troops wage a fierce urban war with the jihadists in its eastern neighborhoods. | Video
U.S.-led strikes bolster Syrian fighters' advance toward Raqqa
WASHINGTON The U.S.-led coalition has carried out a series of air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria to aid a new offensive by armed groups toward the city of Raqqa, the militant group's de facto capital in Syria, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Israel says 'no' to Middle East peace conference in Paris
JERUSALEM Israel on Monday formally rejected France's invitation to take part in a Middle East peace conference in Paris later this year, saying it was a distraction from the goal of direct negotiations with the Palestinians.
Facebook partners with news outlets for Election Day live video blitz
NEW YORK Facebook said on Monday it would partner with 50 broadcast stations, print and online publications for an Election Day live video blitz, as the social media company aims to build on the momentum of its popular Facebook Live video streaming service.
Venezuelan first lady's nephews' U.S. drug trial gets underway
NEW YORK A U.S. prosecutor on Monday told jurors that two nephews of Venezuela's first lady sought to use a presidential airport hangar to carry out a multimillion-dollar drug deal, charges that defense lawyers said would not stand up at trial.