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Trump tried to make this election 2016 again. It didn't go as planned
President Donald Trump slumped in polls and fundraising — and lost 10 days when he caught the coronavirus. He threw everything into reaching for a come-from-behind win, but Democrat Joe Biden beat him.
World leaders congratulate Biden on win, and some celebrate Trump's defeat
Statements poured in congratulating Joe Biden on his election victory — including from President Trump's global allies. Iranian and Palestinian leaders expressed relief at the president's loss.
Major and Champ are major champs in this election: Dogs return to the White House
A long tradition of presidential pets will be revived in January. And a little history will be made, too: President-elect Joe Biden's younger dog will be the first rescue dog in the White House.
Climate activists cheer Biden win
President-elect Joe Biden vows to take a very different approach to climate than President Trump did over the last four years.