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My electoral college prediction: Hillary Clinton 304, Donald Trump 234

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Were I a betting man— and Alan Suskey can tell you I am not — this would be my prediction for how the electoral college vote turns out. Hillary Clinton 304, Donald Trump 234. Here is a quick rationale: Nevada should have gone for Trump. In fact, I am surprised Sheldon Adelson and the boys aren’t making it happen. But Jon Ralston, who is basically the Marc Caputo and the Adam Smith of the Silver State, says Trump is dead there…

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Donald Trump belittles accusers as more turn up with sordid stories

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Donald Trump acted out onstage an accuser’s allegations and suggested another wasn’t worthy of his attention the same day two more women came forward with years-old stories of unwanted sexual encounters with the Republican presidential nominee. With eight women accusing Trump of unwanted kissing, groping or more, the New York businessman maintained his innocence and his denunciation of opponent Hillary Clinton and an international media conspiracy aimed at denying him the White House. “100 percent fabricated and made-up charges, pushed…

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More women accuse Donald Trump of unwanted sexual touching

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Two more women came forward on Friday to accuse Donald Trump of unwanted sexual touching, including a former contestant from a reality show that starred the Republican presidential nominee. The latest accounts come after several women reported in recent days that Trump groped or kissed them without their consent. At a campaign rally in North Carolina on Friday, Trump sought to discredit his accusers. He said because there were no witnesses to the interactions, the allegations were not credible. “Right…

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The Predictions: Miami to hold despite North Carolina’s offense

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Prediction: Points. And passes. And more points and passes. Saturday’s game between North Carolina and Miami simply might not finish in one day. The Tar Heels’ Mitch Trubiski is the 14th-rated passer as far as efficiency. The Hurricanes’ Brad Kaaya is 15th. Yeah, yeah. When most people talk about quarterbacks in the ACC, they talk about Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, but the league is deep in passers this season. So who gets last-ups in the Miami-North Carolina…

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Football flashback: North Carolina started Miami slide in Butch Bowl

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For the first time in years, it seems, the Miami Hurricanes are happy with their head football coach. Perhaps they will continue to be. So far, Mark Richt has brought prosperity back to the Hurricanes. They’re 4-1 and ranked 16th in his first season, the only loss coming when FSU blocked at extra point at the end of the game. Of course, there have been other seasons that UM was happy with its coach, including much of the tenure of…

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Rick Scott sends resources to three states to help in aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

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Three Southern states hit hard by Hurricane Matthew will be getting a helping hand from Florida. Gov. Rick Scott announced the state is sending 18 semi-trucks filled with meal kits to six cities in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina impacted by Matthew. The meal kits will be sent to food banks, which will then distribute meals to families affected by the hurricane. “While Hurricane Matthew caused damage in Florida, we are blessed to not have the impacts and destruction…

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Obama briefed on federal hurricane preparations, S.C. town closes in preparation

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President Barack Obama is being briefed on the federal government’s preparation for Hurricane Matthew as the Category 3 storm makes its way to the U.S. mainland. The president says now is the time to “hope for the best but we want to prepare for the worst.” Obama is at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s headquarters. FEMA has deployed personnel to emergency operation centers in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. It’s also positioning commodities and other supplies at Fort…

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