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Brazil police say they foiled a terror plot and arrested two suspects

Brazil police say they foiled a terror plot and arrested two suspects

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Authorities in Brazil foiled a terror plot Wednesday when they arrested two people in Sao Paulo state, the Federal Police said in a statement.
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Youngkin expresses disappointment in legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, pledges bipartisanship

Youngkin expresses disappointment in legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, pledges bipartisanship

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov.
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House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up

House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans issued subpoenas Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden's family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats that is testing the reach of congressional oversi
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G7 nations announce a unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo

G7 nations announce a unified stance on Israel-Hamas war after intensive meetings in Tokyo

TOKYO (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies announced a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday after intensive meetings in Tokyo, condemning Hamas, supporting Israel’s right to self-defense and calli
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Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing

Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing

The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner early Wednesday of a disputed election thrown into uncertainty by allegations of voting irregularities in a now-voided primary.
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Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire

Houston mayor's race heads to runoff between US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire

HOUSTON (AP) — The race for Houston mayor headed to a runoff Tuesday night between U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen.
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Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates.
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Voters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor - and the 1st woman

Voters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor - and the 1st woman

Voters elected two women for the first time to lead Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s second-largest county, installing Democrat Cherelle Parker as the 100th mayor of the state’s largest city and Democrat Sara Innamorato as executive of the county that
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Democrats fight off Senate challenges, pick up Assembly seats in New Jersey

Democrats fight off Senate challenges, pick up Assembly seats in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J.
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Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.
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