Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An uncommon system of voting could be central to which party controls the House. In Maine and Alaska,…
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A police union director who was fired after an opioid smuggling arrest pleads guilty
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The former executive director of a Northern California police union has pleaded guilty to federal charges that she…
Continue Reading Minnesota men convicted of gang charges connected to federal crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota jury has convicted three alleged members of a Minneapolis street gang of charges stemming from what prosecutors said…
Continue Reading Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton’s path prepare for the worst
AP Health Writers Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up…
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FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and…
Continue Reading Democrats hope the latest court rulings restricting abortion energize voters as election nears
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Two court rulings this week have delivered major blows to reproductive rights in Texas and Georgia but, during a…
Continue Reading Trump calls Maine Gov. Janet Mills a man in a mistake-riddled call to supporters, newspaper reports
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Republican Donald Trump mixed up Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ gender on a phone call with supporters in Maine. The Bangor…
Continue Reading Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time,…
Continue Reading Airlines say they’re capping fares in the hurricane’s path as Biden warns against price gouging
AP Airlines Writer President Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of…
Continue Reading Where has Cameroon’s 91-year-old leader been? In Europe, an official says
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities in Cameroon are dismissing widespread speculation about the health of 91-year-old President Paul…
Continue Reading Dominican Republic starts mass deportations of Haitians and expels nearly 11,000 in a week
Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic says it has deported or repatriated nearly 11,000 Haitians in the…
Continue Reading US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Months into Russia’s war in Ukraine, the United States had intelligence pointing to “highly sensitive, credible…
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Not everything will run perfectly on Election Day. Still, US elections are remarkably reliable
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On Election Day, some voting lines will likely be long and some precincts may run out of ballots. An election…
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MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
AP Sports Writer Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee…
Continue Reading This camp provides a safe space for kids to learn and play after Hurricane Helene
Associated Press BREVARD, N.C. (AP) — The Weissmans still have much to do to recover from Hurricane Helene flooding their home last month. They…
Continue Reading Musk’s X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian Supreme Court’s Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday authorized the restoration of social…
Continue Reading West Virginia lawmakers OK bills on income tax cut, child care tax credit
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Bills aimed to reduce West Virginians’ income tax burden are headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice.…
Continue Reading Colombian electoral authorities open investigation against President Petro’s 2022 campaign
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Electoral authorities in Colombia have ruled in favor of investigating financial misconduct allegations against the 2022…
Continue Reading 4 mayors in Mexico ask for protection after another was beheaded
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials say four mayors in Mexico have asked federal authorities for protection after a colleague was beheaded last week in…
Continue Reading EPA reaches $4.2M settlement over 2019 explosion and fire at a Philadelphia refinery
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a tentative $4.2 settlement with a firm that owned and operated a major…
Continue Reading CBS News says Trump campaign had ‘shifting explanations’ for why he snubbed ’60 Minutes’
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News’ Scott Pelley said the Trump campaign offered “shifting explanations” for why it backed out of a…
Continue Reading The AP has called winners in elections for more than 170 years. Here’s how it’s done
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One question will be asked over and over on election night: Who won? The Associated Press will answer that…
Continue Reading If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night won’t be all nail-biters. Chances are some winners will be declared before a single vote…
Continue Reading How voting before Election Day became so widespread and so political
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 50 years ago, about 95% of voters cast their ballots in person on Election Day. That number has fallen…
Continue Reading Not all elections look the same. Here are some of the different ways states run their voting
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. general election on Nov. 5 is far from a nationally administered contest. The 50 states and the…
Continue Reading When is an interview too tough? CBS News grappling with question after Dokoupil interview
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Television morning show interviews often don’t stray beyond celebrities and food segments. But questions…
Continue Reading Kenya’s parliament overwhelmingly votes to impeach the country’s deputy president
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s lawmakers have approved a motion to impeach the country’s deputy president, following daylong…
Continue Reading Milton’s storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still…
Continue Reading Why and how AP counts the vote for thousands of US elections
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There isn’t an easier way to count votes than to count the votes. The Associated Press has been tallying…
Continue Reading Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 2020 presidential election, Florida reported the results within a few hours of poll close of more than…
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