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A mail truck moves down a street Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Fox Point, Wis. Facing public pressure and state lawsuits, the Postmaster general announced Tuesday he is halting some operational changes to mail delivery that critics warned were causing widespread delays and could disrupt voting in the November election

00:25 GMT 28 November 2020 / updated: 00:37 GMT US

Trump, US Postal Service Appeal Ruling That Suspended Service Changes Before 3 November Election

A view shows the site of the attack that killed Prominent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, outside Tehran, Iran, November 27, 2020.

Iran Says 'Indications of Israeli Responsibility' in Nulcear Scientist's Murder, Warns Israel, US Against Provocative Moves

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Riverside Church in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 15, 2020.

Ex-Aide Calls New York Governor Andrew Cuomo a 'Snarling Attack Dog’ After Book Release & Emmy Win

Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander of U.S. Central Command

Biden Considering Retired African American Gen. Austin as Nominee for Pentagon Head, Report Says

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a Thanksgiving video teleconference with members of the military forces at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 26, 2020.

Trump Warns Supporters Against Boycotting Georgia Senate Runoff

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