Court says Mississippi can’t count late ballots but the ruling doesn’t affect Nov. 5 vote
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A conservative federal court says Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after…
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The vehicle collision death of a famous Wyoming grizzly bear was an accident, authorities say
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The driver who struck and killed a famous grizzly bear south of Grand Teton National Park earlier this week was not speeding…
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The rape claims that tie the Menendez case to Menudo: ‘There might be other victims,’ doc producer says
By Jason Kravarik and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Erik and Lyle Menendez have always maintained that they killed their parents because…
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Military investigation into incident during Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery still ongoing, Army report says
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A military law enforcement investigation is still ongoing into the incident at Arlington National Cemetery when…
Continue ReadingThe AVP beach volleyball tour now has team play. But will it be a (Dallas) Dream or (Miami) Mayhem?
AP Sports Writer A new league format on the U.S. beach volleyball tour is bringing a team concept to what has always been a two-person sport. Instead…
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Trump-appointed appeals court judges say Mississippi is violating federal law with mail ballot deadline but don’t block it
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A panel of three Donald Trump-appointed judges said Friday that Mississippi was violating federal law by counting…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota voters will decide on Election Day how to award the state’s 10 presidential electoral votes,…
Continue ReadingTaiwan wants to join the IMF to get financial protection from China
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Taiwan is making a longshot push to join the International Monetary Fund. The democratically ruled island is a…
Continue ReadingGeorgia Democrats try to get closer to a majority as they contest legislative seats
Associated Press PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. (AP) — Democrats are trying to dent the 102-78 Republican majority in Georgia’s state House. Leaders…
Continue ReadingJury awards a family $5M and says football coach’s actions caused their son’s suicide
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A jury in Rhode Island has awarded more than $5 million to the family of a teenager who died by suicide. The jury on…
Continue ReadingArmy releases redacted police report on altercation during Trump’s Arlington cemetery visit
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army has released an almost entirely redacted version of the police report describing when a staffer…
Continue ReadingUS airline temporarily suspends flights to Haiti’s capital after UN helicopter hit by gunfire
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least one U.S. airline has temporarily canceled flights to Haiti’s capital after gang members opened fire and hit…
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Hoax bomb threats wreak havoc on India’s travel industry, days ahead of Diwali festival
By Jessie Yeung and Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Indian airlines have received more than 100 hoax bomb threats in a span of a few days,…
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An 11-year-old girl played dead before escaping after 5 family members were killed at their Washington state home
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old in Washington state fled home in the early morning hours to escape a shooting that left her…
Continue ReadingHallmark exec sought to replace ‘old talent,’ lawsuit alleges, naming actors like Lacey Chabert
Associated Press Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not to cast “old people”…
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Secret Service acting director lays out changes after Trump assassination attempts
By Whitney Wild and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Senior-level personnel changes at the US Secret Service as well as the creation of new…
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Gov. Kotek issues Wallowa County drought declaration, third in Oregon this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Wallowa County through Executive Order 24-29, and directed state agencies to…
Continue ReadingGeorgia woman accused of killing her toddler found guilty of murder
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman accused of killing her 20-month-old son and dumping his body in a trash bin two years ago has been found…
Continue ReadingAppeals court in crucial Georgia won’t expedite case on election certification
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — An appeals court in the battleground state of Georgia has declined a request for expedited review of an appeal of a…
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House Freedom Caucus chair suggests North Carolina Legislature could assign electors before votes are tallied
By Curt Devine, Lauren Fox, and Emily R. Condon, CNN (CNN) — The chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus suggested that legislators in…
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