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PG&E lacked basic training before California blackouts Nation Oct 18 PG&E lacked basic training before California blackouts By Michael Liedtke, Justin Pritchard, Associated Press

Touch-and-go: US spacecraft sampling asteroid for return Science Oct 18 Touch-and-go: US spacecraft sampling asteroid for return By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

The Latest: Italy tightens rules as infection numbers rise World Oct 18 The Latest: Italy tightens rules as infection numbers rise By Associated Press

Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements Politics Oct 18 Black officers break from unions over Trump endorsements By Claudia Lauer, Associated Press

Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election? Nation Oct 18 Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election? By Barbara Ortutay, David Klepper, Associated Press

Millions more virus rapid tests but are results reported? Health Oct 18 Millions more virus rapid tests but are results reported? By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk A truck sits in still water after Hurricane Laura swept through Cameron Parish, La. The hurricane inflicted at least $8 billion in damage to southwest Louisiana when it hit in late August. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Ryan Kellman/NPR Climate Risk Hits Home Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk Wildfire

Early Voting Analysis: Historic Turnout Drives Long Lines, Administrative Errors People wait in line to cast their vote during early voting at City Hall in Philadelphia on Oct. 7, 2020. Gabriella Audi/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gabriella Audi/AFP via Getty Images 2020 Election: Secure Your Vote Early Voting Analysis: Historic Turnout Drives Long Lines, Administrative Errors Early voting numbers continue to shatter records, and exper