Ballot drop boxes are often the subject of false claims. Here's what to know Election officials say ballot drop boxes are a secure and accessible way for voters to return mail ballots, but they've also been the subject of numerous attacks from Donald Trump and his allies. Stephen Fowler
Harris will enlist Beyoncé as Trump sits with Joe Rogan for a Texas-sized final push Texas isn't a swing state, but both campaigns will visit on Friday. Beyoncé will perform at a Harris rally focused on abortion rights, while popular podcaster Joe Rogan interviews Trump. Stephen Fowler
Ralph Fiennes manages ambition and deceit as the Catholic church picks a new pope in ‘Conclave’ The new movie Conclave dramatizes the Vatican's search for a new pope — and the perils of ambition within its ranks. Ralph Fiennes talks about his starring role. Phil Harrell
NASA's Crew-8 mission members return to Earth on SpaceX capsule Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut splashed down off the Florida coast early Friday, capping a nearly eight-month science and research mission to the International Space Station. Chandelis Duster
McDonald's says onions from California-based company are linked to E. coli outbreak A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, restaurant chain officials said. The Associated Press
A defiant Putin closes global summit aimed at reshaping global order Russian President Vladimir Putin neither confirms nor denies the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine. Putin’s comments came during a press conference at a Russian-hosted summit for the world’s top developing economies. Charles Maynes
DA recommends resentencing of Menendez brothers for the 1989 slaying of their parents The Los Angeles County District Attorney said that although the brothers had committed a crime, the circumstance surrounding the murders should be taken into account. Alana Wise
Biden to issue landmark apology over Native American boarding schools Biden’s message, to come during a trip to Arizona, would be the first public apology from a sitting U.S. president in response to a federal policy that wreaked havoc on tribal communities. Ximena Bustillo