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Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves to Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka during their Group A singles match on day four of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Wednesday.

Tennis Nov 13, 2014

The Elders Of Men’s Tennis Hold Off Youngsters At ATP World Tour Finals

Filed under Andy Murray, ATP World Tour Finals, David Ferrer, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Tennis

Dr. Craig Spencer, who was the first Ebola patient in New York City, is applauded by the Bellevue Hospital nursing staff as he arrives for a news conference at the hospital on Tuesday.

Ebola Nov 13, 2014

Why We Don’t Know The Real Ebola Mortality Rate In The U.S.

Filed under Bayes' Theorem, Ebola, Health, West Africa

Novak Djokovic of Serbia shakes hands after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's singles final at Wimbledon in July.

Tennis Nov 13, 2014

The Greatest Rivalry In Men’s Pro Tennis History Is Happening Now

Filed under Novak Djokovic, Page 1, Pete Sampras, Rafael Nadal, Rivalries, Rod Laver, Roger Federer, Tennis

Voters at North Andover High School on Tuesday seek information on which precincts they were registered to vote in.

2014 Midterms Nov 7, 2014

The Divide Between Republican And Democratic Voters On Major Issues

Filed under 2014 Governor Elections, 2014 Midterms, 2014 Senate Elections, Health Care, Islamic State, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, Obamacare, Same-Sex Marriage

U.S. Sen.-elect Joni Ernst speaks to supporters on Tuesday in West Des Moines, Iowa. The polling firm Selzer & Company was credited with calling the race correctly.

Poll Of Pollsters Nov 7, 2014

Most Pollsters We Surveyed Say Polling Did Well This Year

Filed under Anzalone Liszt Grove Research, Fox News, Insideradvantage, Joni Ernst, Marist College, Muhlenberg College, Poll Of Pollsters, Public Policy Polling, Selzer & Company, Yougov, Zogby

Voters fill out ballots in a gym at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church on Tuesday in Albany, New York.

2014 Midterms Nov 5, 2014

Preliminary Turnout Numbers Are Way Down From 2010 And 2012

By Carl Bialik and Reuben Fischer-Baum

Filed under 2010 Midterm Elections, 2012 Elections, 2014 Governor Elections, 2014 Midterms, 2014 Senate Elections, Michael P. McDonald, Voter Turnout

Supporters of U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu in Covington, Louisiana, in October.

2014 Midterms Nov 5, 2014

Several Pollsters Say Polls Did Well On Election Day

Filed under 2014 Midterms, ccAdvertising, Field Research Corporation, Franklin & Marshall Poll, Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Pew Research Center, Poll Of Pollsters

2014 Midterms Nov 5, 2014

Video: Nate Silver And Harry Enten On Republicans’ Big Win

Filed under 2014 Midterms, 2014 Senate Elections, 2016 Presidential Election

Republican Gov. Robert Bentley is greeted by supporters at the Alabama Capitol on Monday in Montgomery.

2014 Midterms Nov 4, 2014

Some Do’s And Don’t’s For Evaluating Senate Forecasts

Filed under 2014 Midterms, Brier Scores, Daily Kos, Drew Linzer, FiveThirtyEight Senate Model, Forecasting Models, HuffPost Pollster, PredictWise, The Upshot, Washington Post Election Lab

Naeemah Gilchrist works on her computer between classes at Zaytuna College Aug. 30, 2010, in Berkeley, California.

Mean Vs. Median Nov 4, 2014

Americans Overestimate The Number of Muslims And Teen Moms, But Not By As Much As Reported

Filed under Immigrants, Ipsos Mori, Mean Vs. Median, Muslims, Teen Pregnancy, Unemployment

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