So far, sexting, groping is 2016’s – October Surprise’

U.S. presidential campaigns are never predictable, although the number of late-breaking, surprise developments in the 2016 campaign may set the mark. A historical look at what politicos like to refer to as an "October Surprise" - an unpredictable development that roils the White House race and comes days or weeks, or even earlier than October, before people vote.

Offensive social media posts lead to debate on public speech

A Republican legislative candidate's tweet President Barack Obama should be hanged and a school board member's comments widely deemed racist and sexist are generating heated debate in a Vermont city about what's acceptable in public speech. State House candidate Mike McGarghan is standing by a tweet he posted earlier this year calling for Obama to be hanged for treason.

167 Hollywood Stars for Hillary Clinton

Voting With the Stars: Clinton's supporters range from Lena Dunham to Larry Flynt to Snoop Dogg to Will Ferrell Hillary Clinton has by far the most celebrity endorsements of any presidential candidate in 2016 - a list that includes recent Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio , Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Welcome to another edition of Voting With the Stars , TheWrap's breakdown of who in Hollywood is voting for each of the remaining presidential candidates.

Former Rep. Gary Condit Speaks Out on Chandra Levy

Former California congressman Gary Condit appeared on " Dr. Phil " Thursday to tell his side of the story on the unsolved disappearance and murder of 24-year-old Washington, D.C. intern Chandra Levy . Condit, 68, refused to answer the question posed by "Dr. Phil" host Phil McGraw as to whether or not he had a sexual relationship with Levy, who was from Condit's Congressional district.

Election year fatigue? Blame it in part on the race of 1840

In a book published this fall, "The Carnival Campaign," author Ronald G. Shafer reflects on the race in 1840 that laid the groundwork for today's songs and speeches, insults and branding, rumors about health and left us with a catchphrase for the ages, "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too." Gone forever were the elections for which candidates stayed home and hesitated even to say they were candidates.

Police investigate destruction of Trump’s Hollywood star

Los Angeles police are investigating a pre-dawn attack that destroyed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame less than two weeks before the election. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which bestows the stars and maintains the popular tourist attraction, said it would quickly repair Trump's spot, but it would take several days before it would visible.

BC-US–Campaign 2016-Election Preview,ADVISORY, US

Here are the AP's national text and photo plans for previewing the presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, control of Congress, and control of governors' offices and state legislatures nationwide. This advisory will be updated as additional stories are added to AP's coverage plans.

Donald Trumpa s Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized

HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME: Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized US-USA-ELECTION-TRUMP-HOLLYWOOD The star of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is pictured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood 1 of 1 Items The star of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is pictured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California April 5. LOS ANGELES - Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was badly vandalized, possibly with a sledgehammer, media and officials said on Wednesday. A photo published in the online Hollywood publication Deadline.com showed Trump's name scratched out, the emblem in the middle dislodged and chips from the star missing.

Trump To Open New Hotel As Clinton Campaigns In Florida

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Texas Officials: Voter error, not conspiracy cause ballots to flip from Trump-Pence to Clinton-Kaine

Amid cries of a "rigged election," there were two instances of a GOP ballot being flipped to cast Democratic votes in Tarrant County on Tuesday, the second day of early voting. But, elections officials there say, there's nothing nefarious, just simple "voter error."

Watch ‘The Late Show’ credit an evil wizard for Cubs playoff success

Evil wizard Azmalor is the true MVP for the Cubs , according to "The Late Show." The Cubs are favored in the World Series against the Cleveland Indians because Cubs manager Joe Maddon signed a blood compact with the ancient wizard in exchange for a series win, as shown in the opening of Monday's episode of "The Late Show."

Peninsula Residents Tired Of Noisy SFO Flight Paths, Seek FAA Changes

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Obama increasingly looks to boost down-ballot Democrats

Entering the last two weeks of the campaign, President Barack Obama is putting more emphasis on helping Democrats in close Senate and House races with a strategy that ties their Republican opponents to Donald Trump - regardless of whether they support the GOP nominee. With Hillary Clinton leading in the polls, Obama said Monday that Republicans are arguing they need to provide a check on her agenda in Congress.

Saturday Night Live mocks Trump and Clinton in final debate sketch

The people at "Saturday Night Live" are probably the only ones in America who don't want this election season to end anytime soon. Alec Baldwin and Kate McKinnon returned to play Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton again last weekend and, as we're come to expect, it was hilarious.

Biden in Pittsburgh for Clinton Tuesday, Bon Jovi Thursday

Vice President Joe Biden will be in Pittsburgh campaigning for Hillary Clinton on Tuesday while rocker Jon Bon Jovi will play a concert supporting the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday. Biden is scheduled to speak at Chatham University at 11:30 a.m. for what's billed as a Get Out The Vote event.

Democrats, GOP think Trump could cost GOP House seats

Clasping the $4,000 check that Orlando area real estate agents handed him, Rep. John Mica stood in the F&D Cantina restaurant and described his pathway to a 13th term in Congress. "We've got to get everybody out to vote," the Florida Republican told supporters last week.