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Midterm Elections: Key Issues and Trends
Voters in various U.S. states will decide on independent candidates, housing policies, and the impact of seabirds on coral reefs. Election-related articles highlight alternative political options and ongoing debates.
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Trump will headline a rally in Alaska Tuesday, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's D.C. home Monday, Trump's diesel deal with Russia frustrates European leaders.
2026-10-13 08:46 UTC
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Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs can get help from a surprising ally: seabirds.
2026-10-13 09:00 UTC
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Nearly 200 independent candidates in more than 100 congressional races are trying to prove there's an alternative to the two party system — even though the chance of winning is very low.
2026-10-13 09:00 UTC
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With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it's not a crystal ball.
2026-10-13 09:00 UTC
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Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.
2026-10-13 09:00 UTC