Opponents of school choice hope to hit the brakes this Election Day

Next week’s elections bring a front for the school choice fight as voters in three states face ballot initiatives on the issue, an arena where advocates have not yet seen a win. Kentucky, Colorado ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Harris hits critical battleground Pennsylvania six days before election

Vice-president continues to make closing argument to voters, reminding Americans of two different futures for US. Kamala Harris continued to make her closing argument to voters just six days ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Morning Report — Eight days, the choice, one president

In today’s issue: Is it possible for the 2024 presidential election to be tied all the way to the end? In a word, yes, according to polling. And each campaign can read the signs on the ground. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery

On a recent Friday, Ari Cohen and three friends — all seniors at Asheville High School — gathered to play UNO inside his house, next to a pile of bottled water in his living room.

US election briefing: Harris airs clips of her opponent while Trump hosts a ‘musical-fest’

In duelling Pennsylvania appearances, the Republican nominee swayed to songs on stage, after Harris called his behaviour ‘unstable and unhinged’. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Harris hitting every battleground state, hoping to drive turnout

The campaign is reminding women that all votes are secret.

Yankees hit back to keep World Series hopes alive

The New York Yankees record a 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.

Alexandra Burke discovers every day is a school day on Drag Race UK

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus

Senate Republicans are pumping the brakes on a year-end omnibus spending package as Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are locked in a battle to become the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

‘I was a coke fiend, I made a lot of bad choices’: Garrett Morris on SNL’s early days – and how the show lost its courage

Saturday Night Live’s first Black cast member broke ground for the comics who followed him, fighting against typecasting and ‘a lot of racism going on’. If you surveyed 100 people, Family ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

2 populist European leaders openly hope for a Trump election victory

"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.

Harris Aides Hopeful That Casting Trump as a Fascist Could Shift Election

While still cautious, advisers and allies believe that casting Donald Trump as a fascist is working, and that their expansive ground game and appeals on abortion rights may carry the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Asheville schools to reopen a month after Helene hit, but challenges remain

When schools reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a deluge on Asheville, teachers will be ready to help kids with academics and emotions.

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power

World - ABC News - October 18

Harris sets sights on Rust Belt with 20 days until Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris is spending time this week in the Rust Belt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on how the Harris campaign could be banking on ...

When Your Wedding Day Is Also Election Day (or Close to It)

Fall weddings are increasingly common. But what happens when your nuptials also take place close to a contentious election?

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Latest on 2024 race with 15 days until Election Day

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in a combined four battleground states on Monday with just 15 days until Election Day. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and ...

VP candidate Tim Walz votes in Minnesota and more 2024 election updates

Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.

State of 2024 race 13 days out from Election Day

While casting his ballot in his home state Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz argued that former President Donald Trump will be all about retribution if he makes it back into the White House. Kadia ...

Trump, Harris rally in key states 12 days from Election Day

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump is setting his sights on the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada, both of which he lost in 2020. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is also ...

Harris, Trump in Texas with 11 days until Election Day

The presidential candidates are in the Lone Star State on Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris will team up with Beyoncé, while former President Donald Trump will sit down with Joe Rogan. CBS News' ...

Harris stumps in Philadelphia 9 days out from Election Day

Vice President Harris rallied voters in Philadelphia on Sunday as the race between her and former President Trump grows tighter nine days out from Election Day. Harris largely stuck to her stump ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Comedian at Trump rally draws backlash for calling Puerto Rico a "floating pile of garbage"

Former President Donald Trump rallied at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, talking about the economy, the border and unleashing attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Allies joined the former ...

Eye Opener: Candidates make final push with 8 days to Election Day

In the final days of the election race, candidates push their closing arguments. Also, Israel and Iran exchange attacks. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Trump, Harris make final push 8 days from Election Day

The 2024 presidential candidates entered their last full week of campaigning on Monday, with eight days left until Election Day. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Ed O'Keefe and Major Garrett have the latest.

Nvidia hits new record as US ‘soft landing’ hopes drive tech rebound

Renewed confidence over health of world’s biggest economy brings fresh momentum to megacap stocks

World - Financial Times - October 14

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