Alaska, Colorado and Massachusetts began absentee voting Friday, joining the vast majority of U.S. states where the 2024 election is underway. With the trio of states included, 44 states and Washington, D.C., now offer some form of early voting. Here is everything you need to know to cast your ballot. There are three competitive House districts across the states that begin voting today: This is a guide to...

One day after Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction across Florida, the death toll is rising and millions remain without power or running water. As recovery efforts in Florida reach a fever pitch, there’s no letup in the war of words between President Biden and former President Trump over the federal government’s response to Milton and Hurricane Helene, which smashed into the southeast two weeks ago. With...