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Houston has a population that's young. Its next mayor, set to be elected in a runoff, won't be
HOUSTON (AP) — A mayoral runoff Saturday between state Sen. John Whitmire, 74, and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, 73, has the fourth-largest city in the U.S. on the verge of picking a new leader who cuts against Houston's demographic trends. Census figures show Houston is becoming younger, with a...
Hong Kong's new election law thins the candidate pool, giving voters little option in Sunday's polls
HONG KONG (AP) — One of the Hong Kong's longest-serving pro-democracy council members is organizing a farewell party with her residents in late December. Another democratic council member isn't running for reelection to the post that has come to define him in recent years. As more...
Trump's vow to only be a dictator on 'day one' follows growing worry over his authoritarian rhetoric
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — As Donald Trump faces growing scrutiny over his increasingly authoritarian and violent rhetoric, Fox News host Sean Hannity gave his longtime friend a chance to assure the American people that he wouldn't abuse power or seek retribution if he wins a second term. ...
Indiana judge rules in favor of US Senate candidate seeking GOP nomination
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana county judge ruled Thursday a contested state law that stipulates voting requirements for candidates' party affiliation is unconstitutional, dealing a win to a U.S. Senate hopeful who is seeking to run as a Republican in the primary. The Marion...
Judge orders prison, probation in last sentencings tied to plot to kidnap Michigan governor
A judge handed down the last sentences Thursday in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, sending one man to prison and putting another on probation, the climax to a remarkable investigation that became public on the eve of the 2020 presidential election but produced mixed results in...
Voting rights groups push for answers from Mississippi election officials about ballot shortages
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One month after Mississippi's November statewide election, voting rights groups say election officials in the state's largest county have failed to provide enough information about the problems that led to polling precincts running out of ballots. The...
Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — The heads of state from South America's Mercosur trade bloc gathered Thursday in Rio de Janeiro for a meeting all but certain to once again disappoint members hoping to finalize a long-delayed trade deal with the European Union. Negotiations with the EU were set to...
Trump appeals ruling rejecting immunity claim as window narrows to derail federal election case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution as he runs out of opportunities to delay or even derail an upcoming trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Lawyers for...
Former congressman tapped as Democratic candidate in special election to replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year's special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Party leaders were tasked with choosing nominees for the Feb. 13 election, triggered...
A Jan. 6 rioter praised Vivek Ramaswamy at his sentencing for suggesting riot was an 'inside job'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former California police chief convicted of a conspiracy charge in the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Thursday to more than 11 years in prison after giving a speech that praised Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's suggestion the Jan. 6, 2021, attack could have...
