Voters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — and the 1st woman
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America Pennsylvania voters have elected women for the first time to lead Philadelphia and the…
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Ex-gang leader gets June date for Vegas murder trial stemming from 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge set a June 3 date for the murder trial of a former Southern California street gang…
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel in the Hunter Biden case insists he was the ‘decision-maker’ in rare testimony
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The prosecutor overseeing the Hunter Biden investigation testified…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under…
Continue ReadingDemocrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey’s Legislature
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democrats have kept control of their legislative majorities, holding the line…
Continue ReadingVoters in Virginia’s capital city again reject ballot measure on proposed casino
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed…
Continue ReadingExonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press Exonerated “Central Park Five” member Yusef Salaam won a seat Tuesday on the New York City Council,…
Continue ReadingVirginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights have swept this year’s…
Continue ReadingSaterfield puts up 10 in Portland State’s 62-55 victory against Air Force
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jorell Saterfield scored 10 points as Portland State beat Air Force 62-55 in the season-opener for both teams on…
Continue ReadingMississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has won a second term. He defeated Democrat…
Continue ReadingBridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner of a disputed election, thrown into uncertainty by…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state’s GOP dominance
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term Tuesday, notching another…
Continue ReadingRepublican leads over Democrat whose House of Delegates race became embroiled in sex scandal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican David Owen held a narrow lead over Democrat Susanna Gibson in a Virginia House of Delegates race that drew…
Continue ReadingThe world is turning against Israel’s war in Gaza – and many Israelis don’t understand why
By Ivana Kottasová and Adi Koplewitz, CNN Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (CNN) — Yoav Peled says he has started wondering if the world has gone mad.…
Continue ReadingWith electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won’t buy an electric vehicle is range…
Continue ReadingIndian states vote in key test for opposition and PM Modi ahead of 2024 national election
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Two Indian states began voting in local elections on Tuesday in a test of strength for India’s…
Continue ReadingWith threats on the rise, many Jews in America are buying guns and seeking firearms training
CNN, WXIA, KGO By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — As three pistol-holding Jewish women aligned their muzzles with the outdoor targets at the…
Continue ReadingIdaho State wins 92-36 against Warner Pacific in season opener
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Brayden Parker’s 21 points helped Idaho State defeat Warner Pacific 92-36 on Monday night. Parker also contributed…
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Juniper Golf Course to host innovative, educational First Green event for Redmond High students
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juniper Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental…
Continue ReadingPrince William awards the Earthshot Prize to 5 winners and credits the finalists for giving hope
By EILEEN NG Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — An Indian maker of solar-powered dryers, a soil carbon marketplace and groups that work to make…
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