7 battleground states key as Election Day arrives; Chiefs remain undefeated

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Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. They’ll also be determining which party will control the House and Senate. Seven states will likely determine the winner.

SEATTLE (AP) — A strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks. The aerospace giant's unionized machinists voted on Monday to accept a company contract offer that includes a 38% wage increase over four years.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Kyiv official says North Korean troops recently deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine have come under Ukrainian fire. It is the first time a Ukrainian official has said that Pyongyang’s units were struck, following a deployment that has given the war a new complexion as it approaches its 1,000-day milestone.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce has apologized after grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game last weekend.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Department of Justice says federal agents have arrested a Tennessee man who they say was trying to destroy a Nashville electrical substation. Skyler Philippi is accused of attempting to use a drone loaded with what he thought were explosives to destroy the Nashville energy facility.

Prince William is in Cape Town, South Africa, for four days of events aimed at promoting his Earthshot environmental awards.

In other news:

• A federal command center that will quickly respond to any reports of voting security issues.
• Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting US voters.
• Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says.
• Ohio sheriff's lieutenant apologizes for 'won't help Democrats' post, blames sleep medication.
• A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory.
• Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election.
• Voters in battleground Arizona to decide if local agencies can police illegal immigration.
• US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension.
• An ex-officer is found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of an unarmed Black man in Ohio.
• Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to veteran Daniel Penny's manslaughter trial.
• Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91.
• The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating.
• Kareem Hunt helps keep the Chiefs unbeaten in overtime, Dennis Allen is out in New Orleans, Gerrit Cole stays with the Yankees, the Cavaliers and Thunder remain unbeaten and a light schedule in the NHL.
• US gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far.
• Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike has killed 20 people in northern Gaza.
• South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops.
• UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must 'wake up' to threat from people-smugglers.

—The Associated Press

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