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2018 midterms: Young people share why they are – or are not – voting

A record number of young voters are expected to show up at the polls today. A Harvard University study estimates 40 percent of people under 30 will vote. Fifty-four percent of young Democrats said they are definitely voting, compared to 43 percent of young Republicans. CBS News asked young people across the country what’s bringing them to the polls. Categories:…

“El Chapo” trial: Potential jurors express fear for their lives

Jury selection resumes Tuesday in the trial of infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman, known as “El Chapo.” A federal judge in New York dismissed 17 potential jurors Monday, some of whom said they feared for their lives if selected. Guzman is believed to have led the Sinaloa Cartel for decades, as it became the largest drug trafficking organization in…

Immigration in the spotlight in Texas Senate race

In Texas, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is trying to hold off Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke. Recent polls reveal a close race with Cruz ahead. The immigration and border issues are taking center stage. Adriana Diaz reports from El Paso. Categories: National, US & World News

Eye Opener: President wraps his midterm blitz

Voters cast ballots in a midterm election that is largely a referendum on President Trump’s performance over the past two years. Democrats are hoping to regain control of Congress and Republicans are fighting to keep the Senate. Also, the body of a Utah mayor killed while deployed with the National Guard in Afghanistan arrived in the U.S. overnight. All that…

Midterm 2018: Polarized electorate heads to the polls

A divided nation is voting in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on President Trump. The voters will decide who controls Congress: the president’s allies or opponents who promise to block his agenda and investigate his administration. The president made his closing argument in Missouri Monday night. Major Garrett reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Quiet Election Day Weather.

TUESDAY: Weather improves for Election Day. Plan on a mix of sun and clouds along with highs in the low to mid 70s. Northwesterly winds between 5 and 10 mph develop. WEDNESDAY: A few showers and storms return to the region. Highs should generally top out in the lower 60s but some spots may stay in the upper 50s. THURSDAY:…

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Trump on final campaign blitz before midterm elections; Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan urged people to vote in last Facebook post Categories: National, US & World News