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Examining the election challenge and certification process
Voting will be complete a week from Tuesday, but the 2024 election will not be over. State elections could be contested and some officials could try to deny certification. CBS News congressional ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Misplaced priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs are hurting veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to serve the urgent needs of U.S. veterans due to chronic understaffing, long waits for health care, a six-figure backlog of benefit claims, and an ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Honoring women, the "forgotten" Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans' Day 2024.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Examining the impact of the Latino vote in the 2024 election
With 62% of Latino voters backing Kamala Harris, the latest CBS News poll shows strong support among this group. But recent comments from Trump could shift the numbers. Lilia Luciano reports from ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Yale class to examine Beyoncé's political, cultural impact
Yale University is offering a full course dedicated to Beyoncé and her impact on politics and culture, following a trend among schools that are carving out credits to study specific pop stars. The ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise
More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Veterans Day Spotlight: Empowering Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for a Brighter Future
Veteran entrepreneurs face many challenges, but these resources can help.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
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Hamas Leader Killed in Gaza Fighting, Israel Says
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he spoke with President Biden about working to ...World - The New York Times - October 18 -
The Menendez Brothers: How True Crime Is Re-Examining Old Cases
A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations’ more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Four Verts: NFL trade deadline's big wide receiver moves examined
The Chiefs, Ravens and Bills (and oh yeah the Jets) have all made big moves for wide receivers. Here's how those additions may help — or hinder — their playoff hopes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
The NFC West is in a dead heat: Examining the four-team race at midseason
Here's a look at where things stand with the Seahawks, 49ers, Rams and Cardinals.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Cramer examines Thursday's market action and explains why there are few sellers
CNBC's Jim Cramer said he sees an "incredible moment" unfolding on Wall Street as the number of parties interested in buying stocks exceeds the sellers.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Mother-of-two dies during Turkey weight-loss op
Janet Savage paid £2,750 for the procedure but stopped breathing during surgery.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Fernando Valenzuela died from septic shock, medical examiner says
Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.Top stories - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let's examine ...
With eight games remaining in the regular season, do the Chargers or the Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? The L.A. Times' Sam Farmer examines ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - 7 hours ago -
Man guilty of hammer attack murder of army veteran
Jack Crawley was convicted of the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan, Dumfriesshire, who went missing in October.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
A helping hand to America's wounded veterans
In 2004 Karen Guenther was an ICU nurse at Camp Pendleton, in California, when wounded service members from the Battle of Fallujah started coming home, to seemingly insurmountable financial ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
WATCH: Honoring military on Veterans Day
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?
On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
What's open and closed on Veterans Day?
While many businesses remain open on Veterans Day – and treat veterans and service members with deals and freebies – some things will be interrupted.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Veteran homelessness drops to record low
Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
How the Budweiser Clydesdales support veterans
The Budweiser Clydesdales, famous for their Super Bowl appearances, have been part of American culture for more than 90 years. Dana Jacobson visits their home in Missouri to see how these iconic ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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Veterans demand better payout for gay ban
Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud
Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.Health - The New York Times - October 18 -
Veterans deserve the truth, not spin with the VA budget
VA officials are asking for a budget increase to cover a projected $15 billion shortfall, but their own numbers and estimates contradict what they are asking for and why, and solutions such as ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco
The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Is Department of Veterans Affairs care really ‘scandalously substandard’?
VA, certainly, is not perfect. The department has issues — but, as a former secretary of Veterans Affairs, I am convinced the health care VA provides veterans is better than most other Americans ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
The Best Veterans Day Mattress Deals (2024)
Get ahead of the Black Friday sales with these Veterans Day mattress deals on all our editor-tested picks.Tech - Wired - 4 days ago -
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Nation falls silent as King leads Remembrance ceremony
King Charles, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were among those who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in London.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago
