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Election|Political|US

After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants

Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S.

After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump promises harsh immigration limits on inauguration eve

Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfill the

Trump promises harsh immigration limits on inauguration eve
News|US

Republicans likely to gain three seats under North Carolina's new congressional map

North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature on Wednesday approved a new congressional map that should allow the party to flip at least three Democratic seats in the

Republicans likely to gain three seats under North Carolina's new congressional map
Election|News|US

Where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 US elections

Abortion will be on the ballot in 10 U.S. states for the Nov. 5 election, including battleground states that will play critical roles in the presidential race and the fight

Where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 US elections
US

Haley will get 'smoked' in 2024 race, Christie says in hot mic moment

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was overheard on Wednesday predicting that former U.N.

Haley will get 'smoked' in 2024 race, Christie says in hot mic moment
Political|US

Trump to stay on Washington state ballot; third-party group asks DOJ to probe Democrats

Donald Trump can remain on

Trump to stay on Washington state ballot; third-party group asks DOJ to probe Democrats
News|US

New York approves congressional map giving Democrats a modest boost

New York's Democratic-majority legislature approved a new congressional map on Wednesday designed to help the party regain control of the U.S.

Election|News|US

California's Newsom promoting Biden in '24 - and perhaps himself in '28

Shortly after Wednesday's second Republican presidential debate concluded, California Governor Gavin Newsom was holding court in the so-called "spin room," bouncing from one

California's Newsom promoting Biden in '24 - and perhaps himself in '28
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star attends second Chiefs football game

Mega pop star Taylor Swift arrived at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, as

Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star attends second Chiefs football game
News|US

New Mexico judge rejects Republican challenge to Democratic-drawn congressional map

A New Mexico judge on Friday rejected a Republican challenge to the state's Democratic-drawn congressional lines, improving the odds that Democrats will maintain their hold on

New Mexico judge rejects Republican challenge to Democratic-drawn congressional map
News

US colleges become flashpoints for protests on both sides of Israel-Hamas war

(This Oct. 12 story has been corrected to say that the University of Arizona president called the national Students for Justice in Palestine

US colleges become flashpoints for protests on both sides of Israel-Hamas war
News

Virginia elections offer a test case on abortion ahead of 2024

At a community fair in Stafford, Virginia, this month, Britainy Riggins approached Democratic state Senate candidate Joel Griffin with

Virginia elections offer a test case on abortion ahead of 2024
Election|MidEast|News|US|World

Trump's rivals pledge to back Israel amid swipes at third Republican debate

Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican presidential nomination talked tough about the Israel-Hamas conflict at Wednesday's debate, pledging

Trump's rivals pledge to back Israel amid swipes at third Republican debate
Election|Health|News|Political|US

Factbox-After Ohio win, abortion rights advocates gear up for 2024 ballot fights

After a victory on Tuesday in Ohio, where voters enshrined abortion rights into the state constitution, abortion access advocates are turning their attention to 2024.

Factbox-After Ohio win, abortion rights advocates gear up for 2024 ballot fights
News|Political|US

US appeals court ruling strikes at core of landmark voting rights law

A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that only the U.S. government, not private parties, can sue under a landmark civil rights law barring racial discrimination in voting,

US appeals court ruling strikes at core of landmark voting rights law
US

Georgia Republicans advance new US House map that maintains their edge

Georgia Republicans on Friday unveiled a proposed map of U.S.

Georgia Republicans advance new US House map that maintains their edge
US

Georgia Republicans approve new US House map, setting up fresh court battle

Republican lawmakers in Georgia on Thursday approved a new map of U.S.

Georgia Republicans approve new US House map, setting up fresh court battle
News|US

How abortion could impact the 2024 US elections

The U.S.

How abortion could impact the 2024 US elections
Crime|News|US

Three Washington state officers acquitted in killing of Black man

Three Tacoma, Washington, police officers were acquitted on Thursday in the killing of an unarmed Black man whose dying pleas for air sparked protests in 2020, in a case

Three Washington state officers acquitted in killing of Black man
Crime|Education|News|US

One in 10 US hate crimes occur at schools, FBI says

As many as one in 10 hate crimes in the U.S. take place at schools - from kindergarten through college - according to an FBI report released on Monday, with Black students the

One in 10 US hate crimes occur at schools, FBI says
News|US

New York redistricting body approves new US House maps that may help Democrats

A New York independent commission approved a new congressional map and sent it to the state's legislature for passage, potentially giving

New York redistricting body approves new US House maps that may help Democrats
Election|News|US

Democrats outline first stage of planned $60 million campaign to win state legislatures

The Democratic Party's campaign arm dedicated to state legislative races is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars across seven states in an early salvo ahead of

Democrats outline first stage of planned $60 million campaign to win state legislatures
Election|News|US

Factbox-US governors races to watch in 2024

The races for governor in North Carolina and New Hampshire will be among the highest profile down-ballot campaigns in November's general election, when the U.S. presidency

Factbox-US governors races to watch in 2024
MidEast|News|World

Reuters wins two Pulitzers, ProPublica takes coveted public service award

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, taking home the breaking news photography award for searing images of the Israel-Gaza conflict as well as the national reporting

Reuters wins two Pulitzers, ProPublica takes coveted public service award
Crime|News|US

US to seek death penalty against Buffalo supermarket shooter

U.S. prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the avowed white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store in 2022, according

US to seek death penalty against Buffalo supermarket shooter

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