What to know about the Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voting ruling

A judge ruled Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voters have until close of business on Friday, Nov. 1, to receive, vote, and return a mail-in ballot. CBS News Philadelphia's Jen Carabeo breaks down the ...

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Retailers, gyms and other businesses are now required to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as to sign up.

What to know about new airline refund rule for delays and changes

With the holidays approaching, travelers now have the right to automatic refunds if flights are canceled or face major delays. New rules also cover flight changes and baggage delays. Kris Van ...

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Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

Judge extends Bucks County mail-in voting deadline after Trump lawsuit

Voters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, now have until Friday to apply for or receive a mail-in ballot after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit alleging some who sought a ballot were turned away. CBS ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

The Memo: What we know, and what we don’t, about early voting numbers

There may be two weeks left before Election Day, but the 2024 election is well underway. Around 18 million Americans had cast their ballots, either by mail or in early in-person voting, by Tuesday. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Tim Walz votes with his son Gus: What to know about the VP candidate's wife and kids

Walz and his wife Gwen met when they were both public school teachers.

Mail ballot voting extended in Bucks County after Trump, McCormick campaigns sued

Mail ballot voting in Bucks County has been extended after the Trump and McCormick campaigns filed a lawsuit over the way county election officials handled mail-in ballot requests.

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From This Pennsylvania Swing County, the Truth About American Politics in 2024

The people in Riegelsville, Pa., expressed two shockingly different visions of what a president should be.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

What to know about estate planning

A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...

Thousands of ballots are at stake as the Supreme Court considers Pennsylvania voting rules

Pennsylvania’s mail balloting policies have been the focus of intense litigation since the 2020 election.

What to Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift

The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.

World - The New York Times - October 16

What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

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What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment

A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

What to know about Trump's IVF comments

Former President Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as both campaigns vie for support from voters on reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on Trump's comments. ...

What to Know About the BRICS Summit and the Countries Involved

The group, which seeks to rebalance the global order away from the West, will meet on Tuesday. Here’s a primer.

World - The New York Times - October 22

What to know about E. coli and the McDonald's outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

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What We Know About the ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Turkey

After the assault on an aerospace complex in Ankara, Turkey struck sites of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and its affiliates in Syria and Iraq.

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What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis

An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.

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What to know about Trump’s tariff plans

Former President Trump is going all in on the idea of tariffs as a way of lifting the U.S. economy, bucking criticism from think tanks, labor and big business alike. Trump's plans include a general ...

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What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

What We Know About Israel’s Strikes On Iran

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What to know about Biden's "garbage" comment

Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Biden's comment where he appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" while discussing a comedian's ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Judge dismisses Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers' lawsuit about voting abroad

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of House Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania seeking stricter ID requirements for Americans voting from locations overseas. Meanwhile, ...

Inherited IRA rules are changing in 2025 — here's what beneficiaries need to know

If you have an inherited IRA, you may be subject to yearly withdrawals starting in 2025. Here's how to reduce your tax bill.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Early voting kicks off this week in Georgia and North Carolina: What to know

Early voting kicks off this week in the key battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina, giving voters an opportunity to participate in the democratic process at a time that’s more convenient ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Who will win Pennsylvania's "swingiest" county?

Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has called it the "swingiest of all swing counties in the swingiest of all swing states." It's Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Paul Kane, senior congressional ...

What we know about arrest near Trump rally in California

The Secret Service and FBI are investigating an arrest at a security checkpoint near a Trump rally in California over the weekend. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and was later ...

What to know about US defense system heading to Israel

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story What to know about the prized US air defense system heading to ...

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What we know about the arrest made in connection to FEMA threats

A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly threatening some of those involved in hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. Officials say the threats forced FEMA responders, who have been ...

What to know about Han Kang, winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in literature

Han Kang's Nobel Prize was a surprise to many in South Korea. Here's what you need to know about 'her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

What to know about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid U.S. warning to Israel

Avril Benoit from Doctors Without Borders, which has teams on the ground in Gaza providing medical assistance, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the humanitarian crisis amid the war.

What you need to know about open enrollment for 2025 benefits

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares essential tips on selecting the right health insurance and benefits plan for the year ahead. The enrollment period is now open for some ...

Perry: What to know about Drake Maye's knee injury amid reports

Is Drake Maye's knee injury cause for concern? Phil Perry shares what he's hearing from the Patriots about their prized rookie quarterback.

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What We Know About the Possible Death of Yahya Sinwar

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What to know about listeria, the potentially deadly bacteria blamed for meat recalls

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can contaminate food and cause serious complications for some. BrucePac and Boar's Head had recent recalls due to listeria risk.

What we know so far about Liam Payne's death

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