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Rain forecasted in key swing states on Election Day

Rain is threatening to disrupt Election Day in several key swing states. A cold front is slicing through the middle of the country, bringing a threat of rain showers and thunderstorms from the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Key issues in focus in seven battleground states

Seven battleground states could sway the presidential election. They stretch across four time-zones — from Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania in the east, to Wisconsin and Michigan in the ...

Harris, Trump fight for edge on economy as key to victory

The results of the presidential election could come down to which candidate has convinced the American people that they are the best choice to handle the economy. Vice President Harris and former ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

Major Garrett on key themes as voters cast ballots

As voters decide who will lead the nation, Major Garrett breaks down the top issues, what's at stake, and what to expect as the results roll in.

"Three Meals": Pennsylvania voters voice key concerns

In Pennsylvania, where electoral votes could tip the scale, voters discuss issues shaping their decisions in this unpredictable race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County

A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.

Arizona counties don't have to do citizenship checks before election, judge rules

Those who sought the checks made their request too close to the election.

Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

A Georgia judge on Tuesday blocked a new rule from the state's election board that would have required counties to count ballots cast on Election Day by hand.

San Diego County residents launch second suit over alleged sewage treatment plant failures

Residents of Imperial Beach in southern San Diego County filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the operators of an international wastewater treatment plant — alleging that the site has failed to contain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist’s Murder

Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Fulton County DA asks court to reinstate several election charges against Trump

Fulton County DA Fani Willis has asked a court to reinstate a number of charges against Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis asks appeals court to reinstate six charges in Trump election case

The district attorney requested the Georgia Court of Appeals restore charges, including three against Trump, that she said were wrongly discarded in the 2020 election case.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Los Angeles County DA to decide on Menendez brothers' resentencing within 10 days

LA County DA George Gascón told NBC News Wednesday he hopes to make a decision within 10 days about whether to recommend a resentencing for the Menendez brothers.

Trump works drive-thru at Bucks County McDonald's before town hall in Lancaster

Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County before hosting a town hall in Lancaster.

Politics - CBS News - October 20

New Jersey county turns to young people to help fill election worker roles

Many districts across the U.S. are facing a shortage of election workers, who typically skew older. One county in New Jersey is turning to high school students to help fill the gaps. Nick Coloway ...

Arizona county supervisor takes plea deal after delaying 2022 election certification

A county official in rural Arizona pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor Monday after acknowledging delaying the vote canvass in 2022. Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd (R) was indicted on felony ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Senate candidate Tim Sheehy's firm leaves Montana county with empty promises of jobs

After Tim Sheehy's firm persuaded officials in Gallatin County, Montana to issue $160 million in bonds so it could expand locally, the firm used most of the money to pay off previous investors.

‘Is it going to be safe?’: suspicions and fear dominate a crucial swing county in lead-up to US election

In addition to worrying that the election will be rigged, now people in Saginaw county are nervous that violence will accompany it. Vanessa Guerra is resigned to questions from Donald Trump’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

A county judge has struck down Ohio’s abortion ban, citing the state’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

Health - ABC News - October 24

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment

A judge has permanently blocked enforcement of Ohio's ban on virtually all abortions

Health - ABC News - October 24

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?

The Democratic nominee's path to victory could hinge on her ability to excite entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County, Georgia, an immigrant-rich slice of Atlanta.

The race for clerk in a rural Michigan county has become a battle over 2020 election denialism

Sheryl Guy was going to retire, but after an election denier won the Republican primary, she's hoping to keep her job.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

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.

Politics - CBS News - 5 days ago

Los Angeles County sues PepsiCo, Coca-Cola over role in plastic pollution 'crisis'

Los Angeles County announced a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and PepsiCo this week, arguing the soda giants misled the public on the recyclability of the plastics used for their products. In the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Georgia's top court cancels extension for delayed ballots in Cobb County, siding with RNC

Georgia's highest court on Monday ruled that thousands of Cobb County voters who received their ballots late will not have their votes immediately counted if their ballots are received by officials ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

What we know about Fulton County, Georgia, poll site bomb threats

At least two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated after apparent bomb threats were made, officials confirmed. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on what's known about the ...

Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs

Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday was on the campaign trail in North Carolina, which is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump meanwhile was in ...

Politics - CBS News - October 13

EU Sanctions Moldova’s Regional Gagauz Leaders Ahead of Key Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Trump and Harris kick off campaign blitz in key battleground states

With Election Day just three weeks away, a new CBS News poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris holding a razor-thin lead over former President Donald Trump both nationally and in key battleground ...

4 Key Business Lessons From Tennis Star and Entrepreneur Venus Williams

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Williams teamed up with SoFi to promote women’s financial empowerment.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Ericsson Expects Market to Stabilize as Key North America Sales Rise

The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said its key networks unit saw an 80% surge in North America sales in the third quarter after winning contracts and as some large customers made ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

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