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North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election, but scored significant downballot victories, giving them hope as they look to the future.
Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence services

Gabbard's sympathetic views toward Russia cause alarm as Trump's pick to lead intelligence services

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard , President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the U.S. intelligence services, in 2022 endorsed one of Russia's main justifications for invading Ukraine : the existence of dozens of U.S.
Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom

Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom

The 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest and contradicting long-held conventional political wisdom that Republicans struggle to win races in which many people vote.
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill's passion for politics started early

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill's passion for politics started early

HALIFAX — Zach Churchill freely admits he’s a career politician.
Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes

Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the British Columbia cabinet he introduces Monday will be tasked with focusing on issues voters strongly told the government they are most concerned about: affordability, health care, community safety, housing and th
Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones had just knocked the breath out of the heavyweight challenger he pummeled into retirement when UFC's greatest fighter broke out a herky-jerky dance inside the cage and dedicated the groove to President-elect Donald Trump.
Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of President-elect Donald Trump in the mai

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.
The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves

The 'super year' of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves

BANGKOK (AP) — Whether on the left or the right, regardless of how long they’ve been in power, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed this year by disgruntled voters in what has been called the “super year” for elections .
Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

SAO PAULO (AP) — Joe Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest during a brief stop Sunday in the Brazilian city of Manaus, coming as the U.S.