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Latest U.S. coronavirus news: Three counties have never reported a case; ICU beds are full in El Paso; American deaths surpass 226,000.

By Tim Moran, Patch Staff

Santa Ana and diablo winds ravaged the Golden State Monday, igniting several fires that forced more than 90K OC residents to evacuate.

By Kat Schuster, Patch Staff

Zeta is expected to regain hurricane strength before making landfall south of New Orleans on Wednesday evening.

Amy Coney Barrett's first votes on the court could include two big topics affecting the man who appointed her.

There were 320,000 outstanding ballots as of Tuesday, which amounts to 18 percent of the nearly 1.7 million absentee ballots requested.

This is what you can do in every state if you’ve changed your mind.

President Trump has used Newark as a metaphor for a failed city. But many proud residents have been quick to stick up for their hometown.

By Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff

If you’re not already howling in support of pandemic first responders, the blue Halloween hunter’s moon is a prod to join the movement.

By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Doctors continue to limit in-person appointments and many patients are avoiding them for fear of infection.

The storm has sustained winds near 80 mph, qualifying Zeta as a hurricane. Epsilon has been downgraded and is no longer a threat to the U.S.

By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff

Delays on results could extend weeks after the election.

"You have to continue to control the virus spread and you have to do that now...Otherwise, too many people are going to die." — Gov. Cuomo.

By Lisa Finn, Patch Staff

"I'm concerned we might not have another chance to vote. Anything is possible in this election year — from COVID to the fall of democracy."

By Lisa Finn, Patch Staff

Fifty-two senators, all Republicans, voted in favor of President Donald Trump's nominee.

By Tim Moran, Patch Staff

Hallmark has two channels showing Christmas movies from late October through the end of December. Here's what's new in 2020.

By Deb Belt, Patch Staff

Hurricane watchers say, while Hurricane Epsilon and Tropical Storm Zeta are now strengthening, no watches have been issued for the U.S.

By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Epsilon is expected to bring high surf and rip currents to the Atlantic coast late Sunday.

By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff

An award-winning reporter and author, Mr. Richissin helped revive Patch and launch the careers of young journalists. He will be missed.

By Dennis Robaugh, Patch Staff

The snake has a rare condition called bicephaly in which two monozygotic twins fail to separate, leaving two heads conjoined to one body.

By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff

According to the NHC's update on Saturday, Epsilon remains a large hurricane as it turns northeast toward the Atlantic coast.

By D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff

KONKOL COLUMN: Restaurant industry doesn't trust Gov. Pritzker's coronavirus data. Without enough contact tracing, it's hard to blame them.

By Mark Konkol, Patch Staff

The surge of activity 11 days ahead of the 2020 election highlights the candidates’ divergent strategies, styles and policies.

Entomologists have been searching for a nest around Blaine, after several of the so-called "murder hornets" were found in the area.

By Charles Woodman, Patch Staff

Current pandemic putting holiday season on pause.

As the pandemic drags on, following COVID-19 prevention guidelines can feel like more and more of a challenge.

Experts suggest that watching reality TV can cause us to be more aggressive in life and relationships.

By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

Counting the ballots in Pennsylvania could devolve into chaos, lawsuits and civil unrest, a new report says.

By Kara Seymour, Patch Staff

The advisory details an onslaught of recent activity by a Russian state-sponsored hacking group seeking to access data.

The Associated Press looks at the veracity of claims made during Thursday's final presidential debate in Nashville.

Why Sgt. 1st Class David Flint hid overnight in a basement; how a Massachusetts tailor’s business flourished after she said no to charity.

By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden took a more civil approach in their final meeting before Election Day.

By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

New research ties pollution to coronavirus deaths.

From coronavirus to vote-by-mail, the 2020 election is shaping up to be even more confusing than most.