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San Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir

SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir…

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Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 26th Congressional District

Democrat Julia Brownley wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 26th Congressional District

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Republican Dave McCormick wins election to U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, beating incumbent Bob Casey

Republican Dave McCormick wins election to U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania, beating incumbent Bob Casey

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Republican Abraham Hamadeh wins election to U.S. House in Arizona's 8th Congressional District

Republican Abraham Hamadeh wins election to U.S. House in Arizona's 8th Congressional District

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

NEW YORK -- A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s…

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US–Election 2024-SD-U.S. House-1, CORRECTIVE

In a story published Nov. 5, 2024, about Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson winning reelection to a U.S. House seat representing…

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Man who used legal loophole to live rent-free for years in NYC hotel found unfit to stand trial

NEW YORK -- A man charged with fraud for claiming to own a storied Manhattan hotel where he had been…

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Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump

WASHINGTON -- The Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the…

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Bitcoin spikes to record as traders expect Trump’s victory to boost cryptocurrencies

LONDON -- The price of bitcoin hit a new high on Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's…

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Remembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy

Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again,…

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Why AP called Michigan for Trump

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's lead in the “blue wall” state of Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in…

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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning…

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Democrat Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wisconsin

Democrat Tammy Baldwin wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wisconsin

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A courtroom of relief: FBI recovers funds for victims of scammed banker

WICHITA, KANSAS -- Sobs of relief broke out in a federal courtroom in Kansas on Monday as dozens of people…

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Bitcoin price hits record high as Trump’s win boosts crypto

2024-11-07 04:55:02 LONDON (AP) — The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday and crypto-related shares rallied as investors…

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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins election to U.S. Senate from Michigan

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Control of Congress may come down to a handful of House races in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New Yorkers could play an outsized role Tuesday in determining control of the U.S. House as Republicans…

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Trump win sends bitcoin price to record highs in crypto boom – National

2024-11-06 20:45:04 The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump’s victory…

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Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker is challenged by Democrat Ty Pinkins

JACKSON, Miss. -- Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is trying to extend his 30-year career on Capitol Hill as…

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz wins a third term to the US Senate

2024-11-06 13:15:03 HOUSTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and…

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