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Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge

A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.

Business - Inc. - November 6

"Mornings Memory": Revisiting the 2000 election and Florida recount

In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2000 when the presidential race between Al Gore and George W. Bush came down to Florida's recount. The election was decided by just 537 votes after ...

Florida coach Golden acknowledges school inquiry

Florida coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday, and said he was considering "defamation claims," presumably against his accusers, adding in a post on X that "my family ...

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Trump's win cements Florida as deep-red state

Former President Trump cemented Florida’s status as a deep-red state on Tuesday, flipping multiple counties up and down the state. Miami-Dade County saw a Republican win at the presidential level ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

Human head floats ashore in South Florida

Police in South Florida are working to determine the identity of a head that washed ashore near Key Biscayne on Tuesday morning.

Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as coach

The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

Smith asks for pause in Trump Florida document case

Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday asked the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to pause proceedings in an appeal launched in President-elect Trump’s Florida documents case. The filing comes as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

House Republicans probe allegations of FEMA discrimination in Florida

House Republicans are probing allegations of discrimination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Florida following the termination of an agency employee who advised a survivor ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

What's next in Florida's battle over abortion

Florida's abortion rights groups are taking stock after a narrow loss in last week's ballot referendum but say the fight to overturn the state's six-week abortion ban isn't over. Florida became ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Florida regroups, sends LSU to 3rd straight loss

DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and the Florida Gators upset the LSU Tigers 27-16 Saturday, showing a ...

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

DC lobbying giant adds Florida firepower

An influential Florida lobbyist is joining one of Washington’s biggest lobbying firms, a powerful addition as the Sunshine State is poised to play an outsized role in the incoming Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Claws for celebration: it’s Florida stone crab season

It’s the tastiest time of the year for seafood lovers, as a succulent local delicacy returns to Miami’s restaurants

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

GOP senator, reps denounce comments from Trump rally comedian mocking Puerto Rico

Multiple Republican lawmakers have denounced comments from a speaker at former President Trump’s rally in New York on Sunday about Puerto Rico. At the rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues, Trump's potential return to office

As Election Day unfolds, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about America's political temperature and Trump's potential historic comeback.

Republican John McGuire, who ousted Rep. Bob Good, wins Virginia House seat

Republican John McGuire is projected to win the House seat to replace Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), according to Decision Desk HQ. McGuire, a state senator, defeated the former head of the House Freedom ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn says Harris still has a path to victory, but "it's thorny"

South Carolina Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn joins CBS News to discuss if Vice President Kamala Harris still has a path to victory, saying "it's not over yet." He also reacts to House Speaker Mike ...

K-pop star Joshua rose to fame in Seoul but forever reps L.A.: 'It's where my roots are'

The K-pop singer talks about his past life in L.A., making current memories with music and food in his hometown before the group makes a two-night stop in at BMO Stadium this weekend.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Longstanding US Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says he is battling esophageal cancer

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia said Thursday that he is battling esophageal cancer

Health - ABC News - November 7

Laura Gillen defeats Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in heated NY rematch focused on border security

Democrats scored a key House win on Long Island, unseating a Republican accused of an affair and patronage.

Politics - Politico - November 7

Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police alerted him about a 'potential threat' on his life

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said that police notified him this week about an arrest in connection with a "potential threat on my life" amid heightened concerns about political violence.

Politics - NBC News - November 9

Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 10, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.

Rep. Jim Jordan leaves the door open for special counsel Jack Smith to testify before Congress

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Sunday said that he and his House Republican colleagues are “not taking anything off the table” related to investigating ...

Politics - NBC News - November 10

Democrat George Whitesides ousts GOP Rep. Mike Garcia from Los Angeles House seat

The blue-tinged district was among Democrats’ top hopes for a pick-up this year.

Politics - Politico - November 11

Rep. Ro Khanna explains how Democrats should move forward after 2024 losses

The Democratic Party is in the process of determining how it should move forward after President-elect Donald Trump's sweeping election victory. The Republican Party has also won unified power in ...

'Project Rudy,' 'CSFL' reps to meet with Big 12, ACC leaders; sweeping college football changes on itinerary

Presidents and chancellors from the Big Ten and SEC are not expected to attend the December meeting

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

Statue of the late US Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, is unveiled in his native Alabama

A statue of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis has been added to Legacy Plaza in Alabama’s capital city

Entertainment - ABC News - November 14

Transcript: Rep. French Hill on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 17, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.

Politics - CBS News - 6 days ago

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 17, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.

GOP Rep. French Hill says it's up to House Ethics Committee to decide on releasing Gaetz report

Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the decision is theirs" about whether the House Ethics Committee should release their report on former ...