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Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden as Democrats surpass Trump's pace

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Joe Biden's tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark in his term, though Trump still ...

May 22, 2024

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK

LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge vote...

May 22, 2024

Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state shortly after Norway announces its recognition

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Ireland and Spain have recognized a Palestinian state. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said Wednesday it was a move coordinated with Spain and Norway, "an historic and imp...

May 22, 2024

Sherpa guide Kami Rita climbs Mount Everest for his record 30th time, his second one this month

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Renowned Sherpa mountain guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for a record 30th time Wednesday, completing his second climb this month to the top of the world. Rita reached the...

May 21, 2024

Iran's supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's supreme leader will preside over a funeral Wednesday for the country's late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash. Ayatollah Ali...

May 21, 2024

California lawmaker Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term

LOS ANGELES (AP) - State Assembly member Vince Fong, a California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump, has captured a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed f...

May 21, 2024

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

BANGKOK (AP) - Vietnam's top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and intelligence operations over a period when rights groups say basic li...

May 21, 2024

Fani Willis and judge presiding over Trump election defeat challengers in election

ATLANTA (AP) - Two key players in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump have defeated challengers in Tuesday's election. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Wil...

May 21, 2024

Massie's role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn't affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Rep. Thomas Massie's role in the failed bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson didn't harm his standing with Republican voters in his Kentucky district, where he easily won his ...

May 21, 2024

Incumbent Lucy McBath beats 2 Democratic primary foes in new Atlanta-area congressional district

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's elections on Tuesday include a state Supreme Court race that's grown unusually heated by the sleepy standards of the state's nonpartisan judicial elections, as well as a five-...

May 21, 2024