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Life and death on Georgia's poverty line
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In the USA's Deep South, one man's death becomes a symbol for his family of all that is wrong with the American Dream — and why Donald Trump appeals to the working poor.
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Wall Street rallies on growing chance of Clinton victory
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Wall Street rallies on a growing chance of a Hillary Clinton victory, after the FBI said it would not file criminal charges against Democrat presidential nominee because of her use of a private email server.
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First female US attorney-general Janet Reno dies age 78 (photos)
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Blunt-spoken Janet Reno, who served eight years as the first woman attorney-general of the United States and authorised the deadly 1993 raid on the Branch Davidian cult compound in Texas just weeks into the job, dies age 78.
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Conservative US expert tips Clinton win, Trump to stick around Video
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Conservative US political commentator Bill Kristol says he expects Hillary Clinton will narrowly win the election, but that it won't be the last we see of Donald Trump.
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Clinton backers nervous, Trump bullish in campaign's final hours
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So who is going to win? It is the question on everyone's lips as this volatile presidential election campaign comes to a close. There's no clear answer, but Zoe Daniel breaks down what we know.
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What time will we know who the new US president is?
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Here are the key times you need to know and the states you need to watch when US election results come in.
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Live: Clinton, Trump in final push before USA votes
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The US presidential candidates are on a swing-state blitz, making their final pitch to voters before tomorrow's election. Follow our live blog for all the latest from the campaign.
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The entire US election campaign in five minutes
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After an epic 18 months of debates, campaigning and controversy between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the US election finally looms. Catch up on all the key issues and moments in our speed read wrap.
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Americans traditionally vote on a Tuesday, but does anyone know why? Video
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Americans traditionally vote on a Tuesday, but does anyone know the origins of why?
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Why do Americans vote on a Tuesday?
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Americans must squeeze in time for voting on a day when most are already busy with work or study — but the Tuesday election evolved in a time when most people worked as farmers and had to travel to the polls in a horse and cart.
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Trump declares he is America's 'last chance' as countdown begins
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As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton complete a final, frenzied burst of campaigning, the Republican says he is the "last chance" to fix a broken country while his Democratic rival says a "moment of reckoning" has arrived.
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US election: Americans to head to the polls tomorrow Video
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US election and polling consultant Kathy Frankovic discusses the latest in the race to the White House ahead of tomorrow's election.
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Donald Trump: The 'antithesis' of Barack Obama who split the GOP Analysis
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Donald Trump is the apprentice politician who became a cultural phenomenon, and brought showmanship and chutzpah to the business of US politics. But what is his appeal, and will he triumph after an ugly and spiteful campaign? Correspondent Michael Vincent writes.
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Trump leads grassroots revolt against 'rigged' system Opinion
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Donald Trump's claims of a rigged election speak to the core grievance of America's poor, that the game of life is fixed to benefit the rich and the working man is being screwed. But does he have the answers to solve their grievances, writes Chris Ulhmann.
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Four scientists who became world leaders
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One of Australia's top scientists, Professor Emma Johnston, has been calling for more scientifically minded people to govern us. But such an endeavour can come with complications.
Topics: science-and-technology, government-and-politics, engineering, australia, united-states, united-kingdom
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Clinton tells rally 'love trumps hate' Video
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks to her supporters at a rally in New Hampshire.
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Who you should follow on #ElectionDay
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Iconic moments, appropriate GIF reactions and some classic roasting between candidates — take a look at some of the social media accounts worth watching in the lead-up and on the day.
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Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon on Saturday Night Live image
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Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon at NBC studios image
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Alec Baldwin dressed as Donald Trump hugging African American man image
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SNL breaks fourth wall in final Trump and Clinton skit (photos)
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US sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has poked fun at presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump one last time before the US election is called.
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US election: What are mums and dads saying about the campaign? Video
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As the US election campaign reaches fever pitch it's business as usual for many people, as they go about their weekend business and take the kids to junior sports. As they stand on the sidelines of both contests, what do they have to say?
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SNL's presidential debate spoofs Video
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Saturday Night Live made a series of parodies of the presidential debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
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How far back does your US presidential knowledge go?
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This week America will elect its 45th president. Before it does, test your knowledge of those who came before either president Trump or president Clinton.
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Pampling wins by Vegas PGA Tour event, ending long drought
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Rod Pampling becomes the fifth Australian to win on the PGA Tour in 2016, taking out a Las Vegas event by two shots.
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