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Biden wins U.S. presidency, supporters celebrate in deeply divided nation
Biden's victory in the battleground state of Pennsylvania put him over the threshold of 270 Electoral College votes he needed to clinch the presidency.
Sun Nov 08 2020
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U.S. Supreme Court may not have final say in presidential election, despite Trump threat
If Biden secures 270 electoral votes without needing Pennsylvania, the likelihood of a legal fight in that state diminishes in any case, legal experts said.
Thu Nov 05 2020
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The latest on the U.S. Election. Here's what you need to know
The first candidate to 270 Electoral College votes will win the Presidency.
Wed Nov 04 2020
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These states could decide the U.S. presidential election
These states will play a critical role in delivering the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.
Wed Nov 04 2020
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Political calculation: the math behind the US election
The US election -- taking place on November 8 -- is not an exercise in direct democracy where a nationwide popular vote determines the result through a simple majority.
Tue Nov 08 2016