Democrat Suzanne Bonamici wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon’s 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Suzanne Bonamici wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon’s 1st Congressional District.
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Trayectoria del huracán Rafael, en vivo: dónde está y hacia dónde se dirige en tiempo real
urielblanco (CNN Español)—A medida que el centro del huracán Rafael sigue alejándose del oeste de Cuba, la marejada ciclónica, los vientos y las lluvias deberían disminuir en Cuba durante las próximas horas de la noche. La tormenta sigue siendo un huracán de categoría 2 con vientos de 169 km/h. El centro de la tormenta se
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Lisa McClain wins reelection to U.S. House in Michigan’s 9th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Lisa McClain won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Michigan on Tuesday. McClain has served in the U.S. House since 2021. She represents an area that extends north from Detroit’s suburbs and encompasses parts of Oakland and Macomb counties. She defeated Democratic challenger Clint St. Mosley. McClain currently serves on the the
Continue ReadingJustices who split on an abortion measure ruling vie to lead Arkansas Supreme Court
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Justices who split on whether to allow voters to consider scaling back Arkansas’ abortion ban are vying to lead the state Supreme Court. The race between Justices Rhonda Wood and Karen Baker is one of the most closely watched in Tuesday’s election. Wood wrote the court’s majority opinion
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Bob Onder wins election to U.S. House in Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District
Republican Bob Onder won election to a U.S. House seat representing Missouri on Tuesday. Onder captured his first term in the 3rd District, which covers central and east-central Missouri, by defeating Democrat Bethany Mann. Onder is a doctor who served two years in the Missouri House and eight years in the Missouri Senate before his
Continue ReadingElection takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president with a felony conviction. Trump won over frustrated voters with bold
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Adrian Smith wins reelection to U.S. House in Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District
Republican Rep. Adrian Smith won reelection to the U.S. House seat representing Nebraska’s vast rural 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday. The win gives Smith a 10th term. Smith faced little challenge from Democrat Daniel Ebers, a political newcomer and farmer from Overton. That’s in keeping with Smith’s wins over the last several cycles; he ran
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican John McGuire wins election to U.S. House in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
Republican John McGuire won election to a U.S. House seat representing Virginia on Tuesday, holding the seat for his party. McGuire, a state senator and former Navy SEAL, defeated Democrat Gloria Witt, a political newcomer and the owner of an executive coaching business. McGuire became the Republican nominee for the 5th District after narrowly ousting
Continue ReadingTexas Sen. Ted Cruz will win reelection and defeat Democrat Colin Allred, CNN projects
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will win reelection to a third term, CNN projects, defeating Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred and denying Democrats one of their best chances to mitigate potential losses elsewhere. The Longhorn State has long been a Republican stronghold, with the GOP winning every statewide election there
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How to sell an 'ugly' vegetable? Give it googly eyes.
Grist explains why giving irregular-looking fruits and vegetables a personality could make them more appealing to consumers—and curb food waste.
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3 cities that became better places for young black men
Reasons to be Cheerful provides a glimpse into how three cities became “Model Communities” 10 years after the launch of My Brother’s Keeper.
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Left powerless: Non-English–speaking parents denied vital translation services
The 74 reports on the inadequate translation services for non-English speaking parents in the public school system.
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Proposed postal changes could slow down rural mail
The Daily Yonder examines the effects of the USPS’s cost-cutting measures on rural areas.
Continue ReadingAngela Alsobrooks will hold Maryland Senate seat for Democrats, CNN projects
By Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — Democrat Angela Alsobrooks will win the Maryland Senate race, CNN projects, defeating Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, whose candidacy made the race to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin competitive in this otherwise deep-blue state. Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County executive, will be just the fourth Black woman elected to
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Tony Gonzales wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Texas on Tuesday. The Navy veteran was elected to his third term in the border district, where he has clashed with members of his own party who cast him as too moderate. Gonzales was censured by the state party in 2023 over his
Continue ReadingWhy AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela Alsobrooks
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Angela Alsobrooks racked up a big lead with Maryland’s large early vote share and kept it close with Republican Larry Hogan among Election Day voters, at the time The Associated Press called the race. Alsobrooks was carrying the populous Washington suburbs, where she holds county-elected office, and won in
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Democrat Terri Sewell wins reelection to U.S. House in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell won election to a U.S. House seat representing Alabama on Tuesday. Sewell was reelected to Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. She defeated Republican Robin Litaker. Sewell was first elected in 2010. During her time in Congress, Sewell has advocated for legislation to update and strengthen the Voting Rights Act. She was the
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Mark Alford wins reelection to U.S. House in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Mark Alford won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Missouri on Tuesday. Alford defeated Democrat Jeanette Cass to win his second term in the Republican-leaning 4th District. Alford worked as a television news reporter and anchor in Texas and Florida and then anchored the morning show for WDAF-TV in Kansas City for
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican David Rouzer wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina’s 7th Congressional District
Republican Rep. David Rouzer won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing North Carolina on Tuesday. Rouzer was elected to his sixth term, defeating Democratic challenger Marlando Pridgen in the GOP-leaning 7th Congressional District covering several southeastern counties and the coastal city of Wilmington. Rouzer is a former aide to then-Sens. Elizabeth Dole and Jesse
Continue ReadingAP Race Call: Republican Jason Smith wins reelection to U.S. House in Missouri’s 8th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Jason Smith won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Missouri on Tuesday. Smith, an attorney, has represented the reliably Republican district in southeast Missouri since winning a special election in 2013. Before his election to the House seat, he served four full terms in the Missouri House and held leadership positions in
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