Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in several states

The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."

FBI investigating racist texts sent to people around the country

Racist texts have been sent to people around the country, including college students. It's unclear who is behind the messages and how people were targeted. Some recipients tied the messages to the ...

Racist text messages reported in multiple states after Election Day

Officials in a number of states are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents in the days after the 2024 election.

Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'

Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and ...

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La Liga and Real condemn Yamal racist abuse

Real Madrid and La Liga condemn racist abuse aimed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.

La Liga and Real condemn Yamal racist abuse

Real Madrid and La Liga condemn racist abuse aimed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Severe weather in Oklahoma, risk of more tornadoes in several states

A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Oklahoma as more warnings of potential severe weather remain for the coming hours. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.

Map: These states have the fewest ‘born-here’ residents

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Politics - The Hill - October 27

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Door-Knocks, Texts, and Ads, Ads, Ads: Life on the Swing-State Battlefield

This year’s campaign offers a vivid reminder of how much the playing field in presidential elections has shrunk, giving voters in a handful of states a disproportionate influence in the decision.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...

World - ABC News - October 29

College Officials Must Condemn Support of Hamas Violence on Their Campuses

Would school administrators be silent if there was a Ku Klux Klan gathering on their campus celebrating white supremacist violence?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Authorities in Mexican state warn residents to avoid Halloween costumes

In Sinaloa state, police have asked for security measure so revelers aren’t mistaken for criminals amid cartel violence. Authorities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa have ordered residents not to ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Australia debates severing ties with the monarchy as King Charles arrives for royal visit

King Charles’ visit to Australia comes amid revived debate over whether the country should break ties with the British monarchy.

From Snapchat to texts: How group chats from Ohio State have benefited C.J. Stroud, Texans

At Ohio State, Stroud used Snapchat to analyze the game. He brought the same idea to the NFL.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Black Ops 6 Official Hoodies And Shirts Land On Call Of Duty Shop

It's the start of a new era for Call of Duty, and if you're looking to hop into Black Ops 6 , you might want to dress to impress before you drop into a multiplayer lobby. Fortunately, a new Call ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Pennsylvania: anger among Puerto Ricans in key swing state after racist remarks

Comments at Trump rally lead to anger and indignation in one of the most crucial battleground states in the election. On Sunday evening, the Philadelphia council member Quetcy Lozada was attending ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State kickoff times, TV broadcasts, live streams moved up due to threat of severe weather

Both Oklahoma vs. Maine and Oklahoma State vs. Arizona State will take place earlier on Saturday in an attempt to avoid a predicted severe weather outbreak in the state

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

More tornadoes could hit Oklahoma after weekend of severe weather batters state

More severe weather is on the way for Oklahoma after a weekend of destruction caused by heavy rainfall and a string of tornadoes.

Exit polls 2024: How the gender gap is playing out in key swing states

The gender gap is considered a key factor in the presidential race. Preliminary exit polls results provide some insight into vote preferences among men and women.

Officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia. What would that mean for the war with Ukraine?

American and South Korean officials say there's evidence that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia in a potential escalation of a nearly 3-year-old war with Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 24

Harris support among Black swing-state voters steady: Survey

Vice President Harris is maintaining her lead over former President Trump with Black voters in swing states, according to a new survey. The Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion poll ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

DNC launches bus tour to mobilize Black voters in key states

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a bus tour on Tuesday urging Black voters to hit the polls for November’s approaching election. The “We Vote, We Win” southern bus tour, led by DNC ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

After Harris's defeat, state victories show a new direction for Black politics

While most observers of Black politics will focus on the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, we should not neglect a silver lining to be found in the states.

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Elon Musk $1 million voter lottery suit sent back to state court

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his America PAC have backed Donald Trump in the presidential election against Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Americans overrun with political text messages

Cell phones across the country have been inundated with text messages about the election, particularly in the last few months. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox's "Explain it to Me" podcast, joined CBS ...

Black Ops 6 Gets Official Corsair Gear - Call Of Duty-Themed Gaming PC, Keyboard, Mouse, And More

Corsair is teaming up with Call of Duty on a new line of Black Ops 6-themed PC and console gaming accessories from numerous Corsair-owned brands like Drop, Elgato, Origin PCs, and Scuf Gaming. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Pennsylvania's top election official fights misinformation in swing state

Mail-in ballot processing rules could lead to a drawn-out vote count in the pivotal swing state of Pennsylvania. Top election official Al Schmidt is urging voter patience.

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