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No matter who wins the American presidential election next week, European leaders are bracing for a possible pull-back in trade with the U.S.

Trade and economic concerns in Europe over upcoming American election

With just 6 days left until Election Day, the candidates are making final appeals to undecided voters.

Harris gives ‘closing argument’; Trump addresses Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment

For this week's "Weapon of the Week," we take a closer look at the helmets used by the U.S. Army that utilize integrated heads-up displays.

New helmet aims to give pilots high-tech display: Weapon of the week

At this year’s AUSA exhibition, General Dynamics Land Systems prominently displayed innovative vehicles, hoping to fill in strategic gaps.

General Dynamics has an eye on innovation at the AUSA Exhibition

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team talked with the group trying to make making mission command mobile.

General Dynamic’s vision for a mobile command center: Weapons and Warfare

The Biden administration is investing $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at American ports through zero-emission technology.

Biden administration announces $3B in funds to reduce emissions at US ports

At least three counties in Pennsylvania are conducting investigations into potentially fraudulent mail-in ballot and voter registrations.

3 Pennsylvania counties investigating potential voter fraud

A proposal called Proposition 6 on California’s ballot could end what critics call government-sanctioned slavery in prisons.

Calif. proposal aims to ban involuntary servitude in prisons

A new report shows participation from girls in youth sports increased, while the number of boys joining sports teams declined.

Girls participation in sports up, boys participation down: Report

A federal appeals court ruled that the FHSAA didn't violate First Amendment rights when it blocked a prayer broadcast during a game.

Appeals court rules barring pregame prayer does not violate First Amendment

CNN banned conservative panelist Ryan Girdusky from its network after a live segment on “Newsnight with Abby Phillip.”

CNN host, panelist react after ‘beeper’ line leads to network ban

Kamala Harris' campaign launched a custom gun-free Fortnite map, Freedom Town, USA, aiming to engage younger voters in the 2024 election.

Harris campaign’s gun-free Fortnite map sees less than 400 players

The Justice Department has opened 12 investigations into police departments since 2021 and determined four violated civil rights.

DOJ hasn’t reached settlements with police accused of civil rights violations

Two new lawsuits filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs on Monday, Oct. 28, accuse the rapper of sexually assaulting 10 and 17-year-old boys.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces two new accusations of sexual assault of minors

Gannett’s USA TODAY Network has announced it won't endorse any presidential or national candidates in the 2024 election cycle.

USA Today, Gannett papers won’t endorse 2024 presidential candidate

New Bedford's fishing industry is urging federal officials to adjust planned offshore wind developments to protect vital scalloping grounds.

Most profitable US fishing port voices concerns over offshore wind projects

Foreign actors are ramping up sophisticated disinformation campaigns ahead of the 2024 election, according to intelligence officials.

Russia, Iran, China targeting US voters with election disinformation

An alleged fake teacher certification scheme was uncovered in Texas, which led to the arrests of five people on Monday, Oct. 28.

Arrests made in connection with $1M teacher cheating scheme in Texas

Arizona election officials are warning about possible issues since many voters will be filling out a lengthy two-page ballot.

Arizona election officials prepare for issues with lengthy 2-page ballots

Sotheby's will auction Maurizio Cattelan's viral artwork Comedian- a banana duct-taped to a wall- with an estimated price of $1.5 million

Would you pay over a million dollars for a banana & duct tape?

The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air-defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing Houthi strikes on Western vessels in the Red Sea.

US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report

Political pundits are seeing how Nebraska's Second Congressional District will play in the 2024 presidential election.

Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District looms large in upcoming election

Experts warn baby food pouches might not be as healthy as parents think.

As more parents grow to rely on kids’ food pouches, experts raise concerns

The presidential election results will come rolling in one week and both the Trump and Harris campaigns will see if they reached 270 votes.

Presidential candidates’ path to 270 electoral votes runs through swing states