Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work?
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A ranked choice tabulation to determine the winner of a key congressional race in Maine began Tuesday.…
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Driver dies after crashing off hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say a driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a…
Continue ReadingA missing Wisconsin kayaker was initially believed to have drowned. Officials say he faked his own death
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of three, has been missing since August after leaving for a relaxing fishing trip…
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Oregon’s state geologist looks to volcanic rock to store carbon dioxide – a novel tool to fight climate change
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Layers of volcanic rock in Eastern Oregon, the Willamette Valley and the Columbia…
Continue ReadingMany uncalled House races are in California. This is why it takes the state weeks to count votes
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined. About…
Continue ReadingJustice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys. The…
Continue ReadingMan jailed after Tuskegee University shooting says he fired his gun, but denies shooting at anyone
Associated Press A newly unsealed federal complaint says a man accused of having a machine gun at Tuskegee University admitted to firing his weapon…
Continue ReadingWhy is only limited aid getting to Palestinians inside Gaza?
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A month has passed since U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivered an…
Continue ReadingGroups seek a new hearing on a Mississippi mail-in ballot lawsuit
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel incorrectly interpreted federal and state laws when it ruled that Mississippi…
Continue ReadingInvestigators believe Wisconsin kayaker faked his own death before fleeing to eastern Europe
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to…
Continue ReadingTrump picks Mike Huckabee to serve as US ambassador to Israel
By Kit Maher and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov.…
Continue ReadingMy Chemical Romance returns with ‘The Black Parade’ tour
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, My Chemical Romance released their career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,”…
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Oregon House Republican leader Helfrich won’t seek reelection to post
By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. Jeff Helfrich has announced that he will not seek reelection as minority…
Continue ReadingIn 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it’s finally been returned
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — In July of 1899, “The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley,” was added to the collection of the Worcester Public…
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Albany teachers go on strike for the first time in nearly 40 years
ALBANY, Ore. (KGW.KTVZ) — For the first time in nearly 40 years, about 600 teachers and other educational staff in Greater Albany Public Schools…
Continue ReadingWorld War II California veteran reflects on her 103 years of life: ‘I’ve always tried to have a positive attitude’
By Erin Heft Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND, California (KCRA) — Amid the bright flowers at The…
Continue ReadingDecision on whether to overturn Trump’s New York hush money conviction is delayed
By Paula Reid, Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — New York Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday agreed to give Manhattan…
Continue ReadingWho is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and why did he resign during an abuse scandal?
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide…
Continue ReadingTrump builds out national security team with picks of Hegseth for Pentagon, Noem for DHS
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his national security team Tuesday, announcing he is…
Continue ReadingAfter hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World…
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