States Celebrating Day

How the United States is celebrating the Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a celebration that honors the dead. Many of the traditions honoring the holiday come from Latin America, but these days, those who celebrate don't have to ...

International Snow Leopard Day Celebrates the Elusive Ghost Cat

World - Yahoo News - October 24

As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition

Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

State of 2024 race 13 days out from Election Day

While casting his ballot in his home state Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz argued that former President Donald Trump will be all about retribution if he makes it back into the White House. Kadia ...

Trump, Harris rally in key states 12 days from Election Day

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump is setting his sights on the battleground states of Arizona and Nevada, both of which he lost in 2020. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is also ...

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

Musk's $1m-a-day to swing states voters 'deeply concerning'

The winner will be chosen from those who sign a petition by the tech billionaire's Trump-supporting group.

Early voting now underway in most states as Election Day draws nearer

Seven more states kicked off early voting Monday, meaning voters in more than half of the U.S. can now cast their ballot. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Jake Rosen and Major Garrett join with the latest on ...

Battleground states inundated with voting lawsuits weeks out from Election Day

Republicans have led the charge on pre-election litigation, targeting rules around mail voting, ballot drop boxes and voter roll purges, despite a lack of evidence of fraud.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Democrats and Republicans focus on key Sun Belt states as Election Day approaches

As Election Day nears, Democrats and Republicans are shifting focus to key Sun Belt states like Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina. Both parties are intensifying efforts with door-to-door ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

State of the Race: National Polls Tighten With 8 Days to Go

State polls remain steady, and two new polls in Texas and Nebraska show Senate control may still be in play.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Early voting underway in most states as Election Day nears

With Election Day just eight days away, early voting is underway in most states across the U.S. and President Biden is preparing to cast his ballot in his home state of Delaware. NBC News’ Dasha ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Candidates go head-to-head in battleground states as Election Day nears

With one week to go before Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take the stage in dueling rallies while campaign rhetoric heats up in key battleground ...

Does your state allow same-day voter registration?

In some states, you had to be registered to vote last month. In others, you could wait until Tuesday when you actually vote.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Watch: Walz campaigns in swing state Michigan days before election

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Harris's running mate, is campaigning in Michigan on Friday afternoon, making several stops in the battleground state. His first stop will be Detroit, as ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Pets join Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, as Fido and Tiger get their own altars

Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones, complete ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

One day, all matters of state will be decided through Strictly Come Dancing. That day seems near | Marina Hyde

The Saturday night staple is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield, where political fights and culture wars are waged. Within two years – maybe one – the pre-eminent mode of political ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

B1G Time: Ryan Day struggles in big games at Ohio State, but here's why that's not as concerning as you think

Day dropped to 2-6 in games against top-five teams with the loss to Oregon on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Some states make major changes to speed up Election Day vote count

As Election Day approaches, states like Michigan are changing their laws to speed up the process of counting ballots so that election results are available sooner. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Michigan secretary of state says she expects election results to be certified day after Nov. 5

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) said she expects her state’s election results to be certified the day after the Nov. 5 general election. “In 2020 we had the results of our highest ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Elon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition

Elon Musk said he will give away $1 million daily until Election Day to registered voters in swing states who sign his America PAC petition.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Harris campaigning in 7 battleground states with just over a week until Election Day

With just eight days until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the seven states that are expected to decide who wins the 2024 election. On Tuesday, Harris is set to give what her ...

L.A. Dodgers win World Series and Trump targets blue states in the campaign's last days: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump wears orange vest, garbage, Nicky Jam, Elon Musk, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Spain floods, North Korea missile test, Starbucks non-dairy milk fee

Free Election Day child care is being offered in some states for parents to vote

In North Carolina, 11-time Olympic track and field medalist Allyson Felix paired up with the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers to offer free Election Day child care.

The rise of AI celebrity endorsements

AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are spreading quickly. Learn how to spot the fakes and avoid being misled.

Janelle Monáe goes full E.T. as celebrities don costumes to mark Halloween

Stars, they're just like us: They love Halloween, too. Here are the best celebrity Halloween 2024 looks so far in.

Dodgers to celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering featuring Shohei Ohtani and other star players

Sports - ABC News - 19 hours ago

The swift rise of AI celebrity endorsements

AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.

Texas-Georgia, Zombieland celebration and more

Our college football experts touch on big SEC matchups, five surprises as we hit midseason and more.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 20-26

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct. 20-26 include country singer Keith Urban, rapper-actor Drake and director-actor Sam Raimi

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Kjersti Flaa’s Celebrity Interviews Are Intended to Start Conversations

Kjersti Flaa’s awkward interviews with Blake Lively and Anne Hathaway from years ago blew up online. She may release more because “the times are a little different.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

Why Harris and Trump are hitting the celebrity podcast circuit

With just weeks to go until Americans head to the polls in the November election, both former President Trump and Vice President Harris are ramping up efforts to woo new, young, undecided voters ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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