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Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more

Nov. 05, 2024 00:17 AM EST

While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or reproductive rights on Tuesday's ballots,...

Democrats in Ohio defending 3 key seats in fight for control of US House

Nov. 05, 2024 00:14 AM EST

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democrats are defending three key congressional seats in Ohio on Tuesday, with control of the chamber in play. Republicans’ primary target is 21-term U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in House history. She is facing state Rep. Derek Merrin,...

Democrats are heavily favored to win both of Rhode Island's seats in the US House

Nov. 05, 2024 00:08 AM EST

Democrats are heavily favored to win both U.S. House seats in Rhode Island in Tuesday's election. Rep. Gabe Amo, the first Black representative in Congress from Rhode Island, is poised to be reelected in the 1st Congressional District. Amo faces Republican challenger...

Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse seeks a fourth term in the US Senate from Rhode Island

Nov. 05, 2024 00:06 AM EST

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island is looking to win a fourth term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Whitehouse faces Patricia Morgan, a Republican state representative who was the first woman to serve as minority leader in the Rhode Island House. Whitehouse had a huge...

US gives Israel a 'fail' grade on improving aid to Gaza so far

Nov. 04, 2024 19:27 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is stepping up criticism of Israel for not doing enough to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza as a 30-day deadline looms for Israeli officials to meet certain requirements or risk potential restrictions on military assistance. State...

V2X: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 04, 2024 16:49 PM EST

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — V2X, Inc. (VVX) on Monday reported third-quarter profit of $15.1 million. The McLean, Virginia-based company said it had net income of 47 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.29 per share. The...

Fidelity National: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 04, 2024 07:12 AM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) on Monday reported third-quarter net income of $224 million. On a per-share basis, the Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had net income of 41 cents. Earnings, adjusted...

Arkansas' 4 Republican US House members face challenges from Democratic rivals

Nov. 02, 2024 00:17 AM EDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' four Republican U.S. House members face challenges in this year's election from Democratic rivals who are mounting uphill battles to break the GOP's hold on the state's federal delegation. Republican U.S. Reps. Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve...

House Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it back

Nov. 01, 2024 21:56 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that Republicans “probably will” try to repeal legislation that spurred U.S. production of semiconductor chips, a statement he quickly tried to walk back by saying he would like to instead “streamline” it. Johnson...

New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort

Nov. 01, 2024 16:52 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other charges, authorities said. Vadim Yermolenko, 43, faces up to 30 years in prison...