Almost Damaged Ballots

Early voting begins in Georgia despite damage from Helene

Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia in spite of the devastation dished out to the state from Hurricane Helene. CBS News reporter Jared Eggleston has more.

Fans push Rays-in-Oakland talk after Tropicana Field hurricane damage

MLB fans on X were quick to push the Tampa Bay Rays-to-Oakland talk, just days after Hurricane Melton destroyed Tropicana Field's roof and thrust the franchise's 2025 home into question.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

After hurricanes, officials confront damaged polling places, displaced voters

Following the damage done by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, election officials are scrambling to relocate polling locations and restore normalcy to the voting process.

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panic

World - ABC News - October 16

Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage

As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Des Moines man arrested after explosion damages vehicle in 'targeted attack'

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations

A five-alarm brush fire in Oakland, California, sparked evacuation orders as it burned two homes on Friday.

A small blast in Myanmar's second-biggest city damages Chinese Consulate

The Chinese Consulate in Myanmar’s second-largest city has been slightly damaged by an explosive device

World - ABC News - October 19

Israel says more strikes are coming against a Hezbollah-run financial institution

Israel says it is planning to carry out more strikes in Lebanon against a Hezbollah-run financial institution that it targeted the night before

World - ABC News - October 21

Trump bashes FEMA, NC governor as he tours Helene storm damage

Former President Trump on Monday attacked the federal response to Hurricane Helene by repeating debunked claims about funding and bashed North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) during a stop in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Harris chats with Cheney, Trump tours North Carolina Helene damage

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a set of appearances with former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin to court moderate voters in those key battleground states. ...

Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns

In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economy

Business - Financial Times - October 22

MLB wants Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged stadium is unfit

Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time

Sports - ABC News - October 22

American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage

The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty to American Airlines on Wednesday for mistreating passengers with disabilities. The agency alleges the company provided improper ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

North Carolina state legislators are returning to work to consider further relief for recovery from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina estimated at record $53 billion

The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, state officials say.

Chinese imports damage ‘dignity’ of Italian tomato, says Mutti chief

Boss of tomato sauce group urges Brussels to protect farmers hit by ‘unfair’ competition from China’s Xinjiang region

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at Iranian military bases

There were no Israeli strikes on Iran's oil industry, nor its nuclear enrichment sites or its nuclear power plant at Bushehr.

Tom Kim apologizes for damaging locker following playoff loss in South Korea

Tom Kim refuted a report that he may face disciplinary action from the KPGA after damaging a locker-room door following his playoff loss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

Satellite imagery suggests that Israeli’s attack on Iran appears to have damaged a key element of Tehran’s ballistic missile production and air defense sites, potentially leaving it exposed to any ...

White House seeks to contain damage from Biden 'garbage' remarks

The White House on Wednesday sought to contain the damage from President Biden’s comments a day earlier suggesting former President Trump's supporters were garbage, remarks the president’s team ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election

Former President Jimmy Carter has voted in the 2024 election, the Carter Center confirmed Wednesday.

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

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 ...

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

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 ...

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.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot

A ballot measure would do away with the requirement that high schoolers pass a test to graduate. Opponents say it could water down academics for struggling students.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

List: Which states have cannabis on the ballot in November?

Nearly half the country has already legalized medical cannabis, recreational marijuana, or both as of 2024.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington

The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...

Politics - CBS News - 2 days ago

Latest in Almost Damaged Ballots

Early voting begins in Georgia despite damage from Helene

Fans push Rays-in-Oakland talk after Tropicana Field hurricane damage

After hurricanes, officials confront damaged polling places, displaced voters

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage

Des Moines man arrested after explosion damages vehicle in 'targeted attack'

Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations

A small blast in Myanmar's second-biggest city damages Chinese Consulate

Israel says more strikes are coming against a Hezbollah-run financial institution

Trump bashes FEMA, NC governor as he tours Helene storm damage

Harris chats with Cheney, Trump tours North Carolina Helene damage

Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns

MLB wants Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged stadium is unfit

American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage

North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene's billions in damages

Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina estimated at record $53 billion

Chinese imports damage ‘dignity’ of Italian tomato, says Mutti chief

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at Iranian military bases

Tom Kim apologizes for damaging locker following playoff loss in South Korea

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

Satellite images show damage at Iran military sites after Israel attack

White House seeks to contain damage from Biden 'garbage' remarks

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

Jimmy Carter casts ballot in 2024 election

Jimmy Carter Casts His Ballot for Harris in Georgia

Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling

The Fight Over Ballots Has Already Begun in Wisconsin

Judges dismiss GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots

Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot

Massachusetts’s High School Exit Exam, the MCAS, Is On the Ballot

List: Which states have cannabis on the ballot in November?

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington

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