Behind the music: Latino celebrities and presidential politics in the 2024 election

The outreach to Latino voters by Republican and Democratic campaigns this year is especially noticeable in key battleground states where the Latino vote could be decisive for either party, and one of those states is Pennsylvania. It’s the biggest of the battleground states, with 19 electoral votes at stake, and it’s home to a sizable

Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here’s a fact check.

As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue across the southeastern U.S., federal and state officials have warned that misinformation and conspiracy theories are hindering efforts to provide aid and accurate information to victims.  The American Red Cross said misinformation is hurting relief efforts, while Deanne Criswell, who leads the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said the

Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds

Only $1.6 billion remains in a federal program to help small businesses impacted by hurricanes and natural disasters — enough funding for only a few more weeks without emergency intervention by Congress. Multiple Biden administration and congressional sources told CBS News there are concerns funding will be depleted by the end of this month.   

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway

Melania Trump backs abortion rights in video Melania Trump defends abortion rights in new video 08:30 The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday restored the state’s six-week abortion ban, halting a judge’s ruling a week ago that the six-week ban is unconstitutional and abortions could continue past six weeks.  The six-week ban will remain in place while Georgia’s