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The judge said some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts are racially discriminatory and ordered the state to draw another Black-majority congressional district.
The dispute arose from the redistricting plan enacted after the 2020 Census.
This is an intimidation tactic," said a Democratic state lawmaker, while Republicans who back it say it will streamline investigations.
In the North Carolina case, three conservative justices said they would have blocked the use of the court-approved map.
Shortly after the court's decision, a notice of appeal was filed with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which leans Democratic.
The hearing came several months after Senate Republicans' review of the 2020 election in Maricopa County concurred that President Biden won the county
The Senate is gathering Tuesday to begin debate on a package of two voting rights bills that was approved by the House last week.
It was 57 years ago that Martin Luther King Jr. led a massive crowd from Selma to Montgomery as they marched for voting rights. At the end of the march, he delivered a powerful speech on the steps of the state Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
Nearly six decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and others fought "Jim Crow" laws that blocked some Americans from the ballot box, leading to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, voting rights - and our very democracy - are under siege again.
It's a moment progressives have been waiting for, even though the president has no technical power to change Senate rules.
The path forward for voting rights legislation is a difficult one: Republicans are unlikely to support the effort and have labeled previous bills as a "federal takeover" of the elections system.
The suit alleges that Texas has "again diluted the voting strength of minority Texans."
The goal was not to change the results of the election but to sow confusion and discord, officials said.
The lawsuit alleges the law will "disenfranchise eligible Texas citizens who seek to exercise their right to vote."
The procedural vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act was 49 in favor to 51 against, far short of the 60 votes needed.
The GOP-led state Senate ordered a full hand recount and review of ballots and voting machines in Maricopa County earlier this year, after Biden's victory had been certified.
Democrats say it could make it more difficult for disabled voters and voters of color to vote, while Republicans say it'll be harder to cheat the election system.
The legislation's passage ended a months-long standoff with Democrats, who stalled the bill by leaving the state.
Civil rights leaders and activists gathered on Saturday to call on Congress to pass federal voting rights protections at a rally in Washington, D.C.
Democrats opposed the legislation because they say it will make it more difficult for some to vote.
The bill, named after the late Georgia representative, would require certain jurisdictions to get clearance from the Justice Department before changing their voting rules.
Arizona Senate president Karen Fann said in a statement that three members of the audit team are "quite sick."
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan declared just after 7 p.m. ET that there were enough members to call the session into order.
There are still not enough House lawmakers present for a quorum because more than 50 Democratic representatives have not been at the Capitol Building since mid-July.
The bureau's data will take weeks to sort out, but commissions and legislatures can now begin to draw maps after months of delays.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state's Republican presidential primary.
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling and ordered Texas to stop any work on the roughly 1,000-foot barrier.
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
In 2021, Klete Keller pleaded guilty to felony obstruction of an official proceeding.
Fox News debate moderator Sean Hannity had just announced the debate between Govs. Newsom and DeSantis would continue — and then said minutes later they couldn't stay after all.
The vote count on the expulsion resolution for George Santos was 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in voting to oust him.
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
For over a decade, investigators worked to piece together the 2010 murder of Heidi Firkus, who, according to her husband Nick Firkus, was shot and killed in a burglary at the couple's Saint Paul, Minnesota, home.
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state's Republican presidential primary.
Methane is an invisible gas that is rapidly heating up the atmosphere.
Israel is pounding targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
Retail giant joins other big advertisers that are distancing themselves from X following Musk's support for an antisemitic post.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state's Republican presidential primary.
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling and ordered Texas to stop any work on the roughly 1,000-foot barrier.
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
What to know about the pneumonia cases affecting children in the U.S., as well as expert advice on how to protect kids from respiratory illnesses.
A federal court had ordered the company to pause making and selling its products.
The end of the year is approaching, which means it's time to think about what's left in your Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, before you lose it. Here's what you can spend the balance on.
For most of her life, CBS News Philadelphia anchor Aziza Shuler hid her battle with alopecia. Recently, the weekend anchor opened up about her experience with the condition, and is sharing her story with CBS News' David Begnaud.
Quinto Inuma Alvarado was shot three times in the back and once in the head, his son said.
Nicaraguan police say they want to arrest the director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, accusing her of intentionally rigging contests so that anti-government beauty queens would win the pageants as part of a plot to overthrow the government.
Israel is pounding targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
The city of Bologna is building a protective fence around the iconic Garisenda Tower in case it collapses.
"At 70 years when I'm considered weak, unable to get pregnant and deliver, or look after a baby, and here is a miracle of the twins," the mother said.
Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Run to the Moon."
Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Sleeping On My Own."
Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Don't Fade Away."
Author Sam Wasson is no stranger to the lives of artists. He's written multiple books about the entertainment industry and its creators, and his new book looks at Francis Ford Coppola. In an interview with Jeff Glor, Wasson discusses why he wanted to write about Coppola, the highs and lows of his long Hollywood career, and his $120 million dollar bid to release a definitive masterpiece.
Beyoncé attended a star-studded premiere in London with guests such as Taylor Swift, who debuted her own concert film earlier this year and received support from Beyoncé.
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
The Wildlife Conservation Society believes preserving nature can help solve the problems associated with climate change. Monica Medina, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, joined CBS News to talk about her organization's goals at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
World leaders working to combat climate change kicked off the annual COP28 climate summit Thursday by adopting a loss and damage fund for natural disasters. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
For over a decade, investigators worked to piece together the 2010 murder of Heidi Firkus, who, according to her husband Nick Firkus, was shot and killed in a burglary at the couple's Saint Paul, Minnesota, home.
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
Dec. 7, 2023, marks 30 years since a gunman killed six people and injured 19 others on a Long Island railroad train. CBS New York reporter Carolyn Gusoff speaks with survivors about the state of U.S. gun laws.
Federal prosecutors said former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in a federal prison in Arizona last month. The 52-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted murder.
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Fifty years ago, the "Battle of Versailles" put American models on the map. The event, held just outside of Paris, saw American designers and models dress for battle against the French fashion industry. The catwalk made fashion history, introducing models and designers of color to the runway. Michelle Miller has more.
A coalition of 70 major oil and gas companies are expected to agree to significantly cut their methane emissions by the end of the decade at the COP28 climate summit, marking a potential breakthrough in the fight against climate change. Ben Tracy has more on why methane is such a problem and the new tools designed to hold the industry accountable.
Nick Firkus went on trial for the murder of his wife, but he says an intruder killed her. Using a reconstructed model of their home, prosecutors challenged his claim, stating it was highly unlikely.
Nick Firkus called 911 and said someone broke into his home and shot him and his wife, Heidi. The investigation of Heidi’s death came down to one simple question: was there really an intruder in their home?
We explore family recipes from renowned kitchens across the country, visit a fourth-generation family-run pasta shop in New York City, and learn how to make homemade chorizo in Boise, Idaho. Watch these stories and more on "The Dish."