Biden expands lead in key battlegrounds, why the election is taking so long, and more from Apple News

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Good morning from Apple News

It’s November 7, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

Big Picture

Joe Biden Expands His Lead in Key Battlegrounds

Vote counts have Biden leading Trump in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and Georgia. Here’s where things stand as of 7:30 a.m. ET this morning. The Washington Post

Biden has 264 electoral votes to Trump’s 214, according to the AP. As the final numbers come in, check our interactive map for live updates. Apple News Spotlight

And visit our election hub for updates, analysis, and more. Apple News Spotlight

Latest News

Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, tested positive for the coronavirus. At least four other White House officials have also been infected. Bloomberg

Both Senate races in Georgia are headed for a runoff, making it the center of Democrats and Republicans’ battle for control of the upper chamber. The candidates will face off on January 5. The Guardian

The U.S. shattered records for new COVID-19 infections this week as hospitalizations continued to climb. Cases are rising “exponentially” in parts of the country, said a public-health expert, particularly in the Midwest. NPR

Five Stories We’re Talking About

Why is the election taking so long? Spending time counting votes is not a sign of misconduct or chaos — it means officials are being careful. USA Today

Some top Republicans are starting to push back against Trump’s false election claims. Politico

Thin margins in key states like Georgia and Wisconsin could lead to recounts. Here’s how they would work. The Washington Post

Think executives are overpaid? Many San Franciscans do — and they just took action. NBC News

Puerto Ricans voted in favor of statehood this week. Now it’s up to Congress. Vox

The Last Word

“	Coffee. Coffee. Coffee.”

CNN’s John King tells us how he’s still standing. Vanity Fair

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