FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

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FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

Arouses further suspicion of voter suppression campaign.

The FBI is looking into a spate of mysterious robocalls urging people to stay home on Election Day as the nation remains on high alert to ensure voting is not compromised, a Department of Homeland Security official said. US state and local officials have been raising the alarm over at least two ...

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