Supreme Court hears dispute on late-arriving mail-in ballots

The Supreme Court is hearing a case Monday that looks at whether federal law bars states from counting mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day, but received by election officials later. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

Dozens feared dead in military plane crash in southwestern Colombia

Dozens of people are feared dead after a Colombian military cargo plane crashed Monday in the southwestern part of the country, Colombian officials said. The crash happened shortly after the plane took off, according to Colombia’s defense minister. Soldiers were on board the plane when it crashed. It was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew …

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Early details on Supreme Court arguments over late-arriving mail ballots

Early details on Supreme Court arguments over late-arriving mail ballots – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday regarding mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive to officials later. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman has early details.

How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today’s lower rates?

Today’s monthly HELOC costs are meaningfully lower than they were even just a few months ago. Zhanna Hapanovich/Getty Images If you’re a homeowner who needs to borrow money, you may be in luck right now. Not only are homeowners sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in tappable home equity currently, which could give you access …

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DOJ guts office that helps indigent immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say

The Justice Department has quietly gutted a more than 60-year-old program created to ensure that low-income and indigent immigrants can receive competent and affordable legal representation, multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell CBS News. The Recognition and Accreditation program, which is part of the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review, accredits …

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As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?

As many travelers continue to face long security lines at major airports across the country, enrolling in TSA PreCheck remains one option for getting to their departure gate more quickly. The U.S. government-run program allows travelers to bypass standard security lines and instead undergo an expedited screening process that normally takes 10 minutes, according to …

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