Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.

Rain with a high of 81 °F (27.2 °C) and a 68% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 5 to 8 mph (8 to 12.9 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 62% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 mph (9 ...

Hawaii was the target of a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor and other military and naval installations on Oahu, brought the United States ...

At the other end of the scale, Hawaii, Nevada, California, Arizona, and New York were identified as the most dangerous states ...

It's not the popular vote that decides who wins the presidency — it's the outcome of the Electoral College​. This map shows ...

Hawaii is a Democratic stronghold, having voted for the party’s candidate in every election except for two since it joined the United States in 1960. Hawaii reached its peak Democratic support ...

When it comes to surfing, the conversations begins and ends in Hawaii. The birthplace of “the sport of kings,” known as heʻe ʻana by the ancient Hawaiians, the cultural and religious ...

Each state's number of electoral votes in U.S. presidential elections is determined by its representation in Congress. Here’s ...

These 20 maps offer an overview of the economy ... to the formation of the 50 states that comprise the United States today. Alaska and Hawaii were the most recent states to join the federation ...

After voters cast their ballots, their votes are certified by state officials before the electoral college gathers.

Here’s a guide to the latest poll closing times in each state. Those marked with * have multiple poll closing times, but ...

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