China’s president unveils a megaport in Peru, but locals say they’re being left out
Associated Press CHANCAY, Peru (AP) — A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport…
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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and…
Continue Reading Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani won reelection to a U.S. House seat in southeastern Arizona in a rematch that pitted him against the…
Continue Reading AP Race Call: Republican Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to U.S. House in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Arizona on Wednesday. The first-term Republican won a rematch against…
Continue Reading Japan’s sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine’s appeal
Associated Press OME, Japan (AP) — Deep in a dark warehouse the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks, each holding more than 10,000 liters…
Continue Reading India’s Modi likely to find comfort in Trump’s return and a shared worldview
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand…
Continue Reading Voting ends in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election that’s key for its new Marxist-leaning president
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankans have voted in a parliamentary election that’s key for their new, Marxist-leaning…
Continue Reading Nevada trial set for ‘Dances with Wolves’ actor in newly-revived sex abuse case
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former “Dances with Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse is set to stand trial early next year in Las Vegas on…
Continue Reading AP Race Call: Democrat Dave Min wins election to U.S. House in California’s 47th Congressional District
Democrat Dave Min won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, holding a competitive district for House Democrats.…
Continue Reading Flurry of contract deals come as railroads, unions see Trump’s election looming over talks
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The flurry of contract agreements announced early this fall — including two more Wednesday — offer…
Continue Reading Former West Virginia jail officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault on inmate
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former West Virginia correctional officer has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation in the…
Continue Reading Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good…
Continue Reading Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas says he was detained in airport over being ‘disoriented’
Associated Press/Report for America House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul says he was briefly detained by police at an airport near…
Continue Reading Vermont man is fit to stand trial over shooting of 3 Palestinian college students
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A judge has found that the man charged with shooting and wounding three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont…
Continue Reading Federal judge denies request to block measure revoking Arkansas casino license
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has denied an effort to temporarily block enforcement of a constitutional amendment Arkansas voters…
Continue Reading California teen pleads guilty in Florida to making hundreds of ‘swatting’ calls across the US
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A California teenager pleaded guilty Wednesday in a case involving the swatting of a Florida mosque among other institutions and…
Continue Reading Louisiana asks court to block part of ruling against Ten Commandments in classrooms
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers for the state of Louisiana are asking a federal appeals court in New Orleans to immediately block a…
Continue Reading Mississippi governor intent on income tax cut even if states receive less federal money
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says he will push lawmakers to phase out the state income tax, even…
Continue Reading Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has…
Continue Reading US ambassador says Mexico ‘closed the doors’ on security cooperation and denies its violence problem
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar lashed out Wednesday at Mexico’s failure to accept aid in the fight against drug…
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