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ABC News - World
Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis
Sri Lankans are voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval4 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Tight Race in Sri Lanka Two Years After Its President Fled
The central issue in the election is how to correct the economy’s deep imbalances.19 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Arizona Supreme Court rules those affected by database error can still vote
The court's decision comes after officials uncovered a database error that for two decades mistakenly designated the voters as having access to the full ballot.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.4 hours ago - Sri Lanka -
CBS News - Top stories
Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia begin early in-person voting
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board votes to require ballots be hand-counted in November
The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 to require counties in the presidential battleground to hand-count ballots in this November's election.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it has approved the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered, with this version being a nasal spray as opposed to an injection. The ...9 hours ago - FDA -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina judge rejects GOP request to bar students from using digital IDs to vote
A North Carolina judge has rejected Republicans' request to bar students and school employees from using digital identification cards to vote. Wake Superior Court Judge Keith Gregory denied on ...9 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.11 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Georgia election board voting on hand counting ballots, other rules
The Georgia State Election Board heard comments from election workers and others in the community on several rule changes that would affect the process of counting ballots in the 2024 elections. ...11 hours ago -
CBS News - Politics
House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates.12 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
8 Democrats vote to ax Biden’s EV rule
Eight Democrats voted with House Republicans in favor of overturning a Biden administration rule that’s expected to force automakers to make a significant portion of their fleet electric. The ...13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Norris sets pace as Verstappen has 'difficult' day
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc establish themselves as pace-setters in practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates.14 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Politics
Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Trump says Israel won't exist if he doesn't win, rails against Jewish Americans not voting for him
Donald Trump claimed Thursday night that if he doesn't win in November, Jewish voters would be partly to blame and that Israel would be "eradicated." Trump made the remarks at an event aimed at ...16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Early voting begins today in Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota
Harris called for action to stop gun violence at schools during a campaign event with Oprah Winfrey last night.17 hours ago -
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ABC News - Top stories
Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.18 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Vote for your Champions League goal of the week
We've picked out 10 of the best Champions League goals of the week - and want you to pick your favourite.20 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
ABC News - Tech
Doctors and first responders are among those who still use pagers
Electronic pagers that were status symbols in the 1990s are used for communication precisely because they are old school21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UK’s first ever bison bridges under construction in Kent woodland
Four bridges will allow herds to pass beneath public footpaths while visitors may catch glimpse of bison from above. When Europe’s heaviest land mammals were introduced into a woodland on the edge ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Rodgers, Jets put on a show to defeat Patriots in prime time
Rodgers connected with Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson for touchdowns against the Patriots.Yesterday - NFL -
Financial Times - World
Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholdersYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Is it delivering? First impressions of new Champions League format
BBC Sport looks at what happened in the first round of Champions League games and how the new format is looking.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
CBS News - Politics
Graham hopes Nebraska will change system that could give electoral vote to Harris
Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "very reasonable" for Nebraska to push for a change to its electoral vote system because the election could come down to a single electoral vote.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
The first graders who survived Sandy Hook will vote in their first presidential election
Grace Fischer survived the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School by staying quiet and huddled, as her first grade teacher softly read “The Nutcracker.”5 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Ready your bets: Election gambling is going mainstream in the US
It’s a striking reversal of fortune for the election-betting complex in the US after a three-year crusade by regulators against the prediction markets.September 12 -