Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is the most competitive Republican candidate in years in a U.S. Senate race that could have national political significance. It could also result in the state’s first Black senator if Democrat Angela Alsobrooks wins. Hogan is a popular Republican who won two terms as
Continue Reading Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr has won reelection in a race that will allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned for speaking out against her colleagues’ opposition to gender-affirming care. The Democratic lawmaker has since become a
Continue Reading Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former U.S. Navy SEAL bolsters the GOP’s new Senate majority. Sheehy closely aligned his campaign with Donald Trump and leading conservatives while painting Tester as a Washington insider beholden to lobbyists. The Republican also
Continue Reading Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has won a second term by defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse. The victory continues Republican control in a state where the GOP also enjoyed a supermajority in the state Legislature. Gianforte’s first term as governor was mostly controversy free, save for clashes with the
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Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is considered one of just over two dozen toss ups nationwide. Two other House races in the state’s Democratic 4th and 6th districts will also be
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Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez won reelection Tuesday in New Mexico’s swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022. GOP challenger Yvette Herrell waged her fourth consecutive campaign for Congress in the majority-Latino district that stretches from the border to
Continue Reading Associated Press MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Rescue workers are sifting through smoldering debris and thick mud in search of survivors a day after a volcano on Indonesia’s island of Flores erupted, killing at least nine people with its searing lava and ash. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki spewed thick brownish ash as high as 2,000 meters
Continue Reading Associated Press THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a gaggle of reporters jostled for space and camera angles. There’s little to distinguish the village of Thulasendrapuram
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AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have a history of making things hard on themselves. So why should trying to win for the first time at their new home be any different? It took five attempts, but the Clippers finally broke Monday night through at Intuit Dome, overcoming a 26-point
Continue Reading Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Nolan Hickman scored 17 points, Graham Ike had 15 points and eight rebounds, and No. 6 Gonzaga beat No. 8 Baylor 101-63 at Spokane Arena on Monday night in the teams’ season-opener. Braden Huff added 14 points for the Bulldogs, who got their 19th consecutive season-opening victory. It was
Continue Reading Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware voters are poised to make history as they pick the next occupant of Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House. Democrat state Sen. Sarah McBride would become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress if she prevails over Republican businessman John Whalen III on Tuesday. McBride has significant
Continue Reading Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr has won reelection to represent his Kentucky district. Next up is his campaign to win a House committee chairmanship if the GOP maintains control of the chamber. Barr defeated Democrat Randy Cravens in the 6th District. Another Kentucky Republican, U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, is
Continue Reading Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — The U.S. Senate race in Delaware carries the potential of a historic first for the state’s voters and their congressional delegation in Washington. Democratic U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester faces Republican Eric Hansen and independent Michael Katz in Tuesday’s Senate contest. Blunt Rochester would become the first woman and
Continue Reading Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to extend their decades-long hold on the Delaware governor’s office, while the Republican candidate says voters should think about restoring partisan balance to state government. The gubernatorial contest Tuesday pits Democrat Matt Meyer against the GOP’s Michael Ramone. Meyer currently serves as chief executive of New
Continue Reading Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday on a key education issue. The question is whether state lawmakers should be allowed to allocate tax dollars to support students attending private or charter schools. With no election for statewide office this year, the school choice measure was the
Continue Reading Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role. Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell seeks an upset victory that could help her party maintain its razor-thin control of the chamber. Scott hopes to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch
Continue Reading Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles is seeking reelection to Congress from Tennessee while facing an FBI investigation into his campaign finances. The first-term Republican faces Democrat Maryam Abolfazli in a Republican-favoring district that includes a section of left-leaning Nashville and winds through five conservative-voting counties. In August, Ogles said on
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday night as the GOP showed growing strength along the U.S.-Mexico border and continued chipping away at a region that has been a longtime stronghold for Democrats. De La Cruz centered her campaign on border security to
Continue Reading Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Republican John Barrasso has won reelection as Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator. Barrasso beat Scott Morrow, a retired postal union official from Laramie. Barrasso was heavily favored to win reelection against the little-known Democrat in deeply Republican Wyoming. Barrasso was first appointed to the Senate after the death of Sen.
Continue Reading Associated Press Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by her teacher in violation of the rules. Jiang Ping became an overnight celebrity in June when she finished 12th in the preliminary round of the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition. But
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Democrats’ latest try at ending decades of GOP dominance in the booming state that was thrust this election year to the center of battles over immigration and abortion. Cruz, 53, secured a third term following
Continue Reading Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana. These would be landmark victories for Democrats in a state that has rapidly shifted toward Republicans. The abortion measure would prevent lawmakers from passing any law that penalizes, prohibits, delays or restricts abortion until fetal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the release of two legal opinions stating why the current employment of their Board President does not pose a conflict of interest with his elected position. EPISD Board President Israel Irrobali is the current Executive Director of the El Paso
Continue Reading SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Amir Spears scored 27 points as UTSA beat Trinity (TX) 103-77 in a season opener on Monday night. Spears added five assists and four steals for the Roadrunners. Marcus Millender scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw
Continue Reading Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenues. Aramco, formally known as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., had revenues of $111.1 billion over the quarter. That’s according to a
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Robert Carpenter had 18 points in New Mexico State’s 93-57 win over New Mexico Highlands on Monday night. Carpenter also added five rebounds and three steals for the Aggies. Christian Cook scored 15 points while going 5 of 11 (5 for 9 from 3-point range). Zawdie Jackson shot 4 for
Continue Reading ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Leonardo Bettiol had 22 points in Abilene Christian’s 107-74 win over Howard Payne in a season opener on Monday night. Bettiol had eight rebounds for the Wildcats. Quion Williams added 20 points while shooting 9 of 11 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line with eight rebounds. Dontrez
Continue Reading RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Kendal Coleman and AJ Braun scored 17 points apiece to help California Baptist defeat Incarnate Word 83-78 in a season opener on Monday night. Coleman had six rebounds for the Lancers (1-0). Braun made 7 of 11 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line with five rebounds. Dominique
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By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs met with their fair share of adversity in a Monday night clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Super Bowl champs overcame rainy conditions, an injury scare to their MVP quarterback and a feisty Buccaneers team to take a 30-24 overtime win and improve to
Continue Reading Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Jim Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, is seeking to capture Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat. The contest pits him against Democrat Valerie McCray. Banks is a congressman who represents northeastern Indiana’s 3rd District. He passed on seeking another term to run for the Senate seat
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