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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 05: A voter casts their ballot at the Margaret Brent Elementary School on November 05, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

Original mail-in ballots may be counted if replacement not returned, Md. elections administrator says

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Bus driver in Stafford Co. crash indicted on charges tied to all 5 deaths

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Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy

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New England Patriots coach Raymond Berry smiles during a press conference, Dec. 29, 1987 in Pompano Beach, Fla. Berry discounted rumors that he would be leaving the Patriots after four seasons. "I think from a football coaching standpoint I've got eight big things to be thankful for. We won eight," said Berry. (AP Photo/Thom Baur)

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