Nov 08 Dueling sports betting measures on the ballot in California By Brian Melley, Associated Press The gaming industry and Native American tribes are betting big on dueling ballot measures to legalize sports gambling in California, but voters may not want a piece of the action. Continue reading
Nov 08 Two churches burned by suspected arsonist in Mississippi as manhunt continues By Michael Goldberg, Associated Press/Report for America Authorities in Mississippi's capital city are on the hunt for a suspected arsonist who set seven fires early Tuesday morning. News outlets report at least seven fires were confirmed by officials early Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 08 More than 1,500 artifacts from ancestral remains to be returned to Oneida Indian Nation By Michael Hill, Associated Press Colgate University is returning to the Oneida Indian Nation more than 1,500 items buried with ancestral remains. The items include pendants, pots, bells and turtle shell rattles, some dating back 400 years. Continue reading
Nov 08 Powerball ticket with jackpot of more than $2 billion sold in California By Shameka Dudley-Lowe, Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize. Continue reading
Nov 08 Police in Mississippi search for suspect who set at least 7 fires overnight By Associated Press No injuries were reported, and authorities are searching for one suspect. Continue reading
Nov 08 Marijuana legalization on the ballot in 5 states By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana. The proposals could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. Continue reading
Nov 08 Nicole strengthens to tropical storm, moves toward Bahamas and Florida coastline By Freida Frisaro, Julie Walker, Associated Press Subtropical Storm Nicole began strengthening and transitioning into a tropical storm as it churns toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida's Atlantic coastline. Jack Bevin, a senior forecaster at the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, says Nicole could become a "full-blown tropical… Continue reading
Nov 08 Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $2.04 billion jackpot By Shameka Dudley-Lowe, Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Officials await announcement on a possible winner of the record-breaking prize. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 12:16 Candidates make closing arguments to voters as control of Congress hangs in balance By Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Tommy Walters It's the day before the election and candidates are making their final push to win over voters as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Lisa Desjardins reports on the biggest races in key states. Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 3:49 News Wrap: Air defense system to help shoot down Russian missiles now in place in Ukraine In our news wrap Monday, a Russian businessman with ties to Putin confirmed his organization has interfered in past U.S. elections and will again, a new U.S. air defense system is now in place in Ukraine to help shoot down… Continue watching