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Mayor of Mississippi's capital city trailing in runoff election amid federal bribery indictment

Mayor of Mississippi's capital city trailing in runoff election amid federal bribery indictment

JACKSON, Miss.
Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says

OTTAWA — The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.
Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts

Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending himself against a second assertion that he shared classified material through an unapproved and unsecured network — this time taking airstrike information from a military communications ch
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law

Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
NYC mayor and Trump border czar tout charges against 27 people in Tren de Aragua case

NYC mayor and Trump border czar tout charges against 27 people in Tren de Aragua case

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s border czar joined New York City’s mayor on Tuesday to tout new federal charges against 27 people accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members and associates.
Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after passing bans on DEI initiatives

Tennessee lawmakers adjourn after passing bans on DEI initiatives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature adjourned its monthslong lawmaking session on Tuesday by passing a final flurry of bills, including ones aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in governments.
Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

WINNIPEG — Tempers flared at the Manitoba legislature Tuesday as the Opposition Progressive Conservatives questioned the NDP government about a contract for mental health therapy, suggesting it may have been for the benefit of Finance Minister Adrien
Colorado fights Trump administration bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

Colorado fights Trump administration bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters

DENVER (AP) — Colorado's chief deputy attorney general urged a federal judge on Tuesday to reject the Trump administration's unprecedented bid to help an imprisoned former county clerk who embraced Trump’s lies that he lost the 2020 election because
The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country. He said India should buy more defense equipment and energy from the U.S.