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Here’s what it looks like when voting goes rightAs election results came in, one North Carolina county opened its doors to show democracy in action. The election showed how healthy the process is.
First LookAmerican voters cast ballots on more than 140 measures. Here’s what they decided.Measures across dozens of states covered topics ranging from immigration and drug usage to sports betting and minimum wage increases. Voters accepted and rejected a host of changes initiated by citizen petitions.
First LookConservatives swept the election. How did abortion measures do at the ballot?With abortion rights on the ballot in 10 states, broader protections prevailed in seven but lost in three – Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United StatesThe former president appears to have won a decisive victory, capping a stunning political comeback after he was voted out of office four years ago.
Republicans retake Senate as voters reject party in powerRepublicans will control the Senate in 2025, as their candidates took seats in West Virginia and Ohio while holding off challenges in Texas and Florida.
Trump claims White House victoryFormer President Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, and is on the verge of recapturing the White House.
In Georgia, women turn out to vote in force on Election Day. Why that matters.In Georgia, most voters cast their ballots early, and women accounted for 55% of those votes. Does that favor Kamala Harris?
Donald Trump voted today as a felon. What are the rules on voting after conviction?In the U.S, 26 states and Washington, D.C. allow people with a felony conviction to vote.
Chaotic election cycle ends with a mostly calm day and high voter turnoutAmericans went to the polls on Election Day, following a season of divisive rhetoric. Their hope? A leader offering more solutions and less division.
First LookBoeing was losing $50 million per day. Then the air machinists ended their strike.After weeks of strikes and three rejected deals, Boeing’s air machinist union voted to accept a new agreement. The machinists are set to resume working on Nov. 6. Union President Jon Holden told members, “You stood strong and you stood tall and you won.”
First LookHow the FBI helped a small Kansas town recover stolen funds in a cryptocurrency schemeKansas citizens learned Nov. 4 that the FBI recovered their life savings, which were embezzled by a bank CEO in 2022. The CEO, Shan Hanes, insists he did not steal the money, but lost it after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam.
2024 Election updates – Path to victory looks clear for TrumpElection coverage of the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and on the ground reporting from around the country.
Life of a Pennsylvania mail-in ballot: From locked cages to an acid bathSecurity measures for mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania include a unique barcode, a secrecy envelope, and locked storage until they’re ready to be counted.
Four months. Two assassination attempts. One candidate switch. A wild election cycle.All U.S. presidential elections are consequential, but this year’s race stands out for its particularly momentous events, all packed into the past 131 days.
It’s a ‘law and order’ election in Georgia – with a twistMany Americans say they’re concerned about law and order. That often favors Republicans, but voters in the swing state of Georgia show how the issue has extra complexities this year.
Election Day 2024: Why both sides feel this is a tipping point for AmericaA St. Louis Democrat who lived through the Cold War and a Hillsdale College sophomore voting in his first presidential election hold deep – but different – concerns.
First LookQuincy Jones, music producer of ‘Thriller,’ rose from poverty to show business heightsQuincy Jones, who passed away Nov. 3, is remembered for a career that ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to prize-winning film scores. Born in Chicago in 1933, he overcame racial barriers to become a successful, pioneering Black executive.
First LookYears after Breonna Taylor’s death, jury finds Kentucky cop guilty of excessive forceA federal jury Nov. 1 found a former Kentucky police officer guilty of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor. This is the first conviction of a police officer who was involved in the deadly raid that sparked national protests in 2020.
What happens if Trump tries to overturn another election loss?Since the chaotic 2020 election, the system has been strengthened. But a narrow victory by Kamala Harris could still lead to a drawn-out battle.
First LookBoth campaigns need Native American votes, but many reservations lack formal addressesWith the election days away, Native Americans, who have the lowest turnout in US elections of any demographic group, face logistical hurdles for voting. Now a key group in Arizona’s electorate wonders if they should even bother to vote.
