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Tech platforms have stepped back from many of the more aggressive measures they took to curb the spread of election rumors and falsehoods four years ago. But some platforms still have safeguards.

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News organizations have spent months predicting a tight Election Day battle for the presidency -- the results could take days to call. TV news executives say they’re ready.

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