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Republican Mike Braun wins Indiana governor’s race, extending the GOP’s hold on the office

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republican Mike Braun won the Indiana governor's race Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jennifer McCormick, a former Republican who split with the party after serving as the state's scho...

Nov 05, 2024

GOP Reps. Barr and Guthrie seek House chairs with their Kentucky reelection bids

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Republican U.S. Reps. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie are in the running for two committee chair positions that would boost their clout in Congress. First up, though, are their reel...

Nov 05, 2024

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former military defense contractor Leonard "Fat Leonard" Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S...

Nov 05, 2024

Abortion is on the ballot in nine states and motivating voters across the US

WASHINGTON (AP) - Voters in nine states are deciding whether their state constitutions should guarantee a right to abortion, weighing ballot measures that are expected to spur turnout for a range of c...

Nov 05, 2024

Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: 'Stop talking about that'

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure - and getting testy about it. The former president was asked twice after casting his ballot in Palm B...

Nov 05, 2024

Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more

While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states cons...

Nov 05, 2024

A sharply divided America decides between Trump and Harris

WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided America weighed a stark choice for the nation's future Tuesday as a presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale. Voters were deciding whether ...

Nov 05, 2024

A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory

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 Kam...

Nov 05, 2024

Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president's agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) - Control of Congress is at stake Tuesday, with ever-tight races for the House and Senate that will determine which party holds the majority and the power to boost or block a president...

Nov 05, 2024

Voting period marked by massive early turnout ends with few problems, generally smooth Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) - After an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and worrisome threats to election workers and voting systems, Election Day unfolded relatively smoo...

Nov 05, 2024