Ayanna Alexander, The Associated Press

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North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist history

North Carolina's historically Black colleges are mobilizing for Nov. 5, tapping an activist history

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Strewn across the coastal plains and backroads of North Carolina lie institutions that could be pivotal in the battleground state in Tuesday's elections -- 10 historically Black colleges and universities steeped in a history of activism.

Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states

Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states

WASHINGTON (AP) -- With registration deadlines looming, Democrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by Hurricane Helene to give voters more time.

Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

Howard University's capstone moment: Kamala Harris at top of the ticket

WASHINGTON (AP) -- For Tues AMs; WX501-504 and DCMD501-503

Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work

Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work

WASHINGTON (AP) -- During the presidential election four years ago, the Equal Ground Education Fund hired over 100 people to go door-to-door and attend festivals, college homecomings and other events to help register voters across Florida. Their efforts for this year's elections look much different.