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Minnesota city is believed to be the first in the US to elect a Somali American as mayor

Minnesota city is believed to be the first in the US to elect a Somali American as mayor

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (AP) — A suburban Minnesota city became what is believed to be the first in the U.S. to elect a Somali American mayor when 27-year-old Nadia Mohamed was chosen to lead St. Louis Park. “This is a milestone.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted late Tuesday to censure Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — the only Palestinian American in Congress — an extraordinary rebuke of her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war .

Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett easily wins reelection after expensive race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett easily won a third term after an expensive race against a Republican challenger who had a significant fundraising advantage. Hogsett received 59.
Wins in local races will disrupt Michigan and Pennsylvania Democrats' hold on legislative chambers

Wins in local races will disrupt Michigan and Pennsylvania Democrats' hold on legislative chambers

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan and Pennsylvania will emerge from the Tuesday elections with House legislative chambers evenly split between Republicans and Democrats in yet another sign of how narrowly divided the two swing states have become.
Candidate who wouldn't denounce Moms for Liberty chapter after Hitler quote wins Indiana mayor race

Candidate who wouldn't denounce Moms for Liberty chapter after Hitler quote wins Indiana mayor race

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — A Republican candidate who refused to denounce a local chapter of Moms for Liberty that used a quote by Adolf Hitler in a newsletter has won her election as mayor of Carmel, Indiana , a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis.
After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots

After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots

After Ohio voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare, advocates on both sides of the issue are looking at how they can get support on 2024 ballots in at least a d
Partial reopening of Highway 3 near Keremeos, B.C., after slide forced evacuations

Partial reopening of Highway 3 near Keremeos, B.C., after slide forced evacuations

KEREMEOS, B.C. — Crews have partially reopened a major highway through southern British Columbia as they deal with a rock slide that blocked the route west of Keremeos on Sunday.
Effort to remove Michigan GOP chair builds momentum as infighting and debt plague party

Effort to remove Michigan GOP chair builds momentum as infighting and debt plague party

LANSING, Mich.
Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here's what the results say for the US going into 2024

Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here's what the results say for the US going into 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats had plenty of good news to celebrate in Tuesday’s off-year elections and more evidence that they can win races centered on the national debate over abortion.
Want to tune in for the third GOP presidential debate? Here’s how to watch

Want to tune in for the third GOP presidential debate? Here’s how to watch

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time for the third Republican presidential debate , and there's going to be an even smaller lineup onstage than the last gathering .