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Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract
SEATTLE (AP) — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash. Leaders of the International...
A turbulent campaign nears its finale as Americans choose between Harris and Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor headed for its Election Day finale on Tuesday, as Americans decided whether to send Donald Trump back to the White House or elevate Kamala Harris to the Oval Office. Voters faced a stark choice between two...
Election Day voting unfolds generally smoothly with some scattered issues and delays
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day voting unfolded largely smoothly across the nation Tuesday with only scattered reports of delays from extreme weather, ballot printing errors and technical problems. Most of the hiccups occurring by midday were “largely expected routine and...
USC is promoting Jayden Maiava to starting QB late in its disappointing season, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayden Maiava is replacing Miller Moss as Southern California's starting quarterback with three games left in the Trojans' disappointing regular season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on...
New Hampshire will decide incumbent's fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to maintain their dominance in New Hampshire’s congressional delegation Tuesday, while Republicans seek to regain a foothold by ousting an incumbent or picking up an open seat. In the 1st District, which covers the eastern half of the...
Here's what to watch on Election Day in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's Election Day. Polls opened Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election. In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. We know there are seven...
Easterly Government Properties: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — Easterly Government Properties Inc. (DEA) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The Washington-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from...
American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal
MOSCOW (AP) — A court in the Russian capital on Tuesday rejected an American citizen's appeal against against his sentence on drug-related charges. In July, Moscow's Ostankino District Court convicted Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, of attempted trafficking of illegal...
Democrats hope to keep winning streak alive in Washington governor’s race
SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is hoping to keep the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands, while former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert is trying to become the state’s first GOP governor in 40 years. The two are seeking to replace three-term Gov. Jay...
Lisa Blunt Rochester could make history with a victory in Delaware's US Senate race
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The U.S. Senate race in Delaware carries the potential of a historic first for residents and their congressional delegation in Washington. U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, a Democrat, faces Republican Eric Hansen and independent Michael Katz in Tuesday’s Senate...
