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Virginians oust Democrat who sought abortion limits and Republican who denied 2020 results

Virginians oust Democrat who sought abortion limits and Republican who denied 2020 results

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Voters ousted two of Virginia's most controversial political figures in Tuesday's primary election, along with at least three more of their Senate colleagues. Sen.
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announces bid for US Senate

Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announces bid for US Senate

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware’s lone representative in the U.S. House, announced Wednesday that she is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Carper.
Daughter of California man on death row in Iran files criminal complaint against Tehran in Germany

Daughter of California man on death row in Iran files criminal complaint against Tehran in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — The daughter of a California-based man sentenced to death in Iran has asked authorities in Germany to open criminal proceedings against members of the Iranian judiciary.
Pride and pain for Biden as his son Hunter reaches a plea deal after 5 years of investigation

Pride and pain for Biden as his son Hunter reaches a plea deal after 5 years of investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had just six words to offer after his 53-year-old son Hunter pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses in a deal that is also likely to spare him time behind bars on a weapons charge.
One in four Canadians say they have been affected by wildfires this year: poll

One in four Canadians say they have been affected by wildfires this year: poll

OTTAWA — More than one in four Canadians told a polling firm this week that they have been affected by the record-setting wildfires that have rocked much of Canada over the spring, and more than three in four say they think there are more fires now t
Is mayoral hopeful Bailão a consensus builder, or keeper of Toronto's status quo?

Is mayoral hopeful Bailão a consensus builder, or keeper of Toronto's status quo?

TORONTO — When Ana Bailão joined Toronto city council in 2010, the affordable housing committee chair was considered a low-profile appointment, a losing file for those seeking political star power.

Democrats downplay Hunter Biden's plea deal, while Republicans see opportunity to deflect from Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats, already anxious about President Joe Biden's reelection prospects, are seeking to downplay — or ignore altogether — revelations that the president's son has entered into a plea deal with federal prosecutors over tax offenses
Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia win reelection nominations in Democratic primaries

Reform-minded prosecutors in northern Virginia win reelection nominations in Democratic primaries

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — Three incumbent prosecutors in northern Virginia who faced tough challenges after being elected four years ago on a progressive reform agenda won their Democratic primaries Tuesday.
What to know about Hunter Biden's plea deal in federal tax and gun case

What to know about Hunter Biden's plea deal in federal tax and gun case

The announcement that federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with President Joe Biden’s son Hunter over tax and gun charges marks the likely end of a five-year Justice Department investigation that has dogged the Biden family.
Trump's penchant for talking could pose problems as Mar-a-Lago criminal case moves ahead

Trump's penchant for talking could pose problems as Mar-a-Lago criminal case moves ahead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Criminal defendants are routinely advised to avoid commenting on pending charges against them. But Donald Trump, the former president and current White House hopeful, is no ordinary defendant.