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Mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day in Mississippi shouldn't be counted, appeals court says
A federal appeals court ruled that a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if they are postmarked before election day — but received up to five days after Election Day — is ...6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Appeals court deems Mississippi mail-in ballot deadline illegal
A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi’s law allowing mail ballots to be received after Election Day is illegal, a decision that escalates a consequential legal battle even as it may not ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.8 hours ago - Mississippi -
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Ballots damaged in USPS mailbox fire in Phoenix
A blue U.S. Postal Service mailbox in Phoenix, Arizona, was set on fire Thursday morning, damaging approximately 20 ballots and other pieces of mail.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot
Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Judges dismiss GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots
Judges in both Michigan and North Carolina dismissed lawsuits brought on by the Republican National Committee that would have increased restrictions for overseas ballots. Some Republicans argued ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Hundreds more babies in US died than expected in months after Roe was overturned
Study shows roughly 247 more infant deaths per month in October, March and April following supreme court’s decision. In the 18 months after the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, leading more ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How do the laws of war apply to terrorists?
A terrorist is an “outlaw” in the literal sense of that term. They are not protected by the ordinary rules of international law, because they don’t abide by these rules themselves.4 days ago -
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GOP lawsuit against overseas votes draws ire from military families
Some ex-pats living abroad are sounding the alarm after Republicans in three swing states have tried to delay accepting and counting overseas absentee ballots.4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Texas apologizes for fans throwing debris on field after controversial overturned call in loss to Georgia
The SEC office says its officials followed the correct procedures and admonished Texas fans for throwing trash on the field5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Here's what to do if you lose an absentee ballot before Election Day
While misplacing a ballot can be stressful, there are still ways to make sure your vote is counted.5 days ago -
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Poll: Voters repelled by election denial and overturning Roe — and drawn to economic proposals
Voters are far less likely to back candidates who say former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election or who support the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and they are more ...5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
WATCH: Texas fans pelt field with trash over controversial pass interference call that refs end up overturning
As the field was cleared of the debris, the officials reversed their controversial decision6 days ago -
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3 killed and 8 injured by gunfire following a Mississippi school’s football game
LEXINGTON, Miss. — Three people were killed and eight others were injured in central Mississippi early Saturday when at least two people opened fire into a group of several hundred people who were ...6 days ago -
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3 killed and 8 injured by gunfire following a Mississippi school's football game
Someone opened fire into a group of young people celebrating homecoming.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Three people killed in Mississippi in shooting after high school football game
Shooting, preceded by a fight among some of the men, near Lexington early Saturday also left eight people wounded . Three people were killed and eight others were wounded in central Mississippi ...6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
3 dead, 8 injured in Mississippi trail shooting; suspects being sought
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the case after the shooting in Holmes County, a spokesperson told CBS News.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin
Drop boxes, which had been used for years in Wisconsin until they were mostly banned after Republicans mounted legal challenges, are back. They have become the subject of bitter debate.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Abortion bans on the ballot
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The states where ballot measures could reverse abortion bans Voters in 10 states will decide next month if ...October 18 - Abortion -
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3 People Killed and 4 Injured in Mississippi Bridge Collapse
A bridge over the Strong River in Simpson County that was being demolished collapsed in a “work site accident,” the authorities said.October 17 - Mississippi -
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3 people killed, several injured in Mississippi bridge collapse
The bridge was closed to traffic when it collapsed while a work crew was prepping it for demolition, authorities said.October 16 -
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Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling
With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says
MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — At least three people died and four were critically injured after a Mississippi bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed Wednesday afternoon while work was ...October 16 - Mississippi -
Health - ABC News
Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi
A Mississippi judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a potential conflict between a 2022 state law that bans most abortions and a 1998 state Supreme Court ruling that said abortion is ...October 16 - Abortion -
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Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election
Former President Jimmy Carter has voted in the 2024 election, the Carter Center confirmed Wednesday.October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Jimmy Carter Casts His Ballot for Harris in Georgia
The 39th president, who entered hospice care in February 2023, submitted an absentee ballot, according to a grandson. His family said he had been eager to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism
Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...October 16 -
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What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia
The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
JPMorgan rewrites laws of finance — with some help
Tech, regulation and customer inertia have changed the rulesOctober 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.October 15 -
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Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'
Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he doesn't remember shoving Mississippi State QB Michael Van Buren Jr.
Smart was not penalized for the play despite an official in the vicinityOctober 13 - NFL