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Ex-SEAL Van Orden flips Wisconsin congressional seat to GOP

Ex-SEAL Van Orden flips Wisconsin congressional seat to GOP

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Navy SEAL Derrick Van Orden defeated Democratic state Sen. Brad Pfaff in Tuesday's election to flip a Wisconsin congressional seat to Republicans, a boost to GOP designs on grabbing control of the House.
Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bring

Biden's next 2 years: Changes afoot whatever midterms bring

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden’s record was on the ballot even if his name wasn't. And no matter the final bottom line of Tuesday’s midterm elections , his presidency is set for profound changes.
Dutch, UK fentanyl sellers hit with Treasury sanctions

Dutch, UK fentanyl sellers hit with Treasury sanctions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Dutch nationals, an Englishman and their nine companies were targeted for sanctions by the U.S. government this week, for operating an illegal fentanyl ring that generated millions of dollars in virtual currency.
Why AP called Pennsylvania Senate race for John Fetterman

Why AP called Pennsylvania Senate race for John Fetterman

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's performance with in-person and absentee votes in Philadelphia and in suburban Delaware County proved too much for Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz to overcome.
Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's son

Judge tosses impeachment witness's suit against Trump's son

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that accused Donald Trump's oldest son and other Trump allies of an intimidation and defamation campaign targeting a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served as a key witness in the former pr
Contest for key House seat in Connecticut remains undecided

Contest for key House seat in Connecticut remains undecided

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A contest carrying Republicans' hopes of winning a U.S. House seat in Connecticut for the first time in over a decade remained undecided early Wednesday. A victory for U.S. Rep.
UK delays N Ireland election call to buy time for talks

UK delays N Ireland election call to buy time for talks

LONDON (AP) — The British government on Wednesday delayed calling a fresh election in Northern Ireland, hoping to buy time to break an impasse over post-Brexit trade rules that put the administration there on ice.
Democrat John Fetterman wins US Senate race in Pennsylvania

Democrat John Fetterman wins US Senate race in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democrat John Fetterman won Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S.
Too early to call measure to boost Kansas lawmakers' power

Too early to call measure to boost Kansas lawmakers' power

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — It’s too early to call a winning side in the effort to give the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature a bigger say over how the state regulates businesses, protects people’s health and preserves the environment.

Myanmar's military commutes jail terms of election officials

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-installed government announced Wednesday that it has released the former chairman and another member of the country's election commission who were jailed for alleged fraud in the 2020 general election.
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