How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria. Rachel Treisman
Only 2% of charitable giving goes to women. Can Melinda French Gates change that? The philanthropist is spending $1 billion — and leveraging her ever-growing celebrity — to call more attention to the systemic problems facing women and girls. Now she's focusing even more on women's health. Maria Aspan
In battleground states, it's not just about winning — but also losing by less In a state where every vote matters, both Democratic and Republican campaigns are not only trying to win in counties where they’re strongest, they’re also trying to lose by less. Ari Shapiro
The FBI arrested an Afghan man who officials say was planning an Election Day attack The Justice Department said the man was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S. The Associated Press
Trump secretly sent Putin COVID-19 tests during pandemic shortage, a new book reports Vice President Harris is criticizing Trump over the reported shipment, which is detailed in a new book by the journalist Bob Woodward. The president's campaign has denied the reporting. Jason Breslow
Harris proposes Medicare cover home care costs to help the 'sandwich generation' Harris used ABC’s The View — a popular daytime television talk show — to unveil a new pledge squarely aimed at women who take care of aging parents as well as their own kids. Deepa Shivaram
Harris is pressed for more specifics in a wide-ranging interview with '60 Minutes' The interview followed criticism from former President Donald Trump that Harris has been unwilling to sit for hard interviews. She was pressed on everything from her economic proposals to immigration. NPR Washington Desk
Will Washington state do away with cap-and-trade? Voices for and against I-2117 As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to leave office, the core of his legacy is under attack on the November general election ballot. Libby Denkmann
Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding. Stephen Fowler
This year’s Electoral College map may show another ‘blue shift.’ Here’s why Differences in how quickly each state’s counties can report this year’s election results may lead to another “blue shift” or “red mirage” on the presidential electoral map. Hansi Lo Wang
