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Democrat David Trone reelected to US House in Maryland

Democrat David Trone reelected to US House in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland U.S. Rep. David Trone was reelected, defeating Republican Neil Parrott in a rematch that was much closer this time due to changes in the western Maryland district’s boundaries.
Ukraine troops prepare to reclaim city abandoned by Russians

Ukraine troops prepare to reclaim city abandoned by Russians

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia relinquished its final foothold in a major city in southern Ukraine on Friday, clearing the way for victorious Ukrainian forces to reclaim the country’s only Russian-held provincial capital that could act as a springbo
Colorado voters decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms

Colorado voters decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms

DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older and to create state-regulated “healing centers" where patients can experience the drug under supervision.
Belgium stabbing suspect was on list of potential extremists

Belgium stabbing suspect was on list of potential extremists

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities said Friday that the lone assailant who killed one police officer and wounded another in a stabbing attack had been on a counterterrorism list of potential extremists.
Japan minister quits over execution remark, PM delays trip

Japan minister quits over execution remark, PM delays trip

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure Friday to Southeast Asia's three upcoming summits in order to sack and find a replacement for his justice minister over a remark he made about capital punishment that was critic
Tropical Storm Nicole weakens to depression toward Georgia

Tropical Storm Nicole weakens to depression toward Georgia

WILBUR-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole weakened to a tropical depression Thursday night as it crossed the Florida Panhandle on its way north into Georgia.
Democrat Schrier wins reelection to Washington's 8th

Democrat Schrier wins reelection to Washington's 8th

SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep Kim Schrier has won a third term in Washington’s 8th U.S. House district, fending off a challenge from Republicans who targeted the seat as part of their efforts to flip the chamber.
US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan

US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A U.S.
Democrat Val Hoyle wins US House seat in Oregon's 4th

Democrat Val Hoyle wins US House seat in Oregon's 4th

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democrat Val Hoyle has won the open U.S. House seat in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, keeping it blue following the retirement of longtime Democratic incumbent Peter DeFazio.
US sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid

US sending Ukraine $400 million more in military aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will send $400 million more in military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials announced Thursday, amid concerns that financial assistance for the war against Russia could decline a bit if Republicans take control of Congress.