L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re election

L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re-election

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who ascended to office vowing sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system and then faced intense criticism over public safety issues, lost ...

L.A. district attorney recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

On Thursday, the Los Angeles district attorney recommended a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez amid new evidence. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving a life sentence ...

LA district attorney recommends resentencing for Menéndez brothers

The brothers said they killed their parents an 1989 after years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse. George Gascón, the Los Angeles county district attorney, has recommended that the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

LA district attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced

The LA district attorney has filed a request for a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 killing of their parents. It comes in the wake of popular documentaries about the case and ...

Sen. Sherrod Brown delivers concession speech after losing re-election

Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown spoke to supporters after conceding the Ohio Senate race to Republican Bernie Moreno, saying the result was "a disappointment but not a failure."

Steve Kornacki explains how one district in Nebraska could decide the election

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki and WOTW NBC Omaha Anchor Brian Mastre join Meet the Press NOW to explain how pivotal Nebraska's second congressional district could be in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

How one congressional district in Nebraska could swing the election

Nebraska's allocation method, which was adopted before the 1992 election, was long seen as an innocuous curiosity.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Philadelphia district attorney sues Musk over $1M giveaway

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) sued Elon Musk and America PAC, the billionaire’s pro-Trump super PAC, Monday over their daily $1 million giveaways to registered swing state ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Ramp-up of ammunition production in NATO countries is progressing

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Most swing state voters believe Trump will not accept defeat if he loses election

Survey in seven battleground states finds most fear Trump supporters would use violence to install him in power. US elections live – follow updates A majority of voters in swing states do not ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

These are the counties to watch on Election Day

All eyes are turning to seven critical battleground states Tuesday that will determine whether former President Trump or Vice President Harris takes the White House. Within those states, different ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress

An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.

World - The New York Times - October 24

L.A. County DA Gascón supports clemency request for Menendez brothers

The district attorney for Los Angeles County said Wednesday he wants the California governor to grant clemency for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who are serving life sentences for killing ...

WATCH: Explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at L.A. county registrar’s office

An explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at the Los Angeles County registrar's office on election night.

Renting a car abroad? These are the countries that intimidate drivers the most

A survey of 2,000 drivers from 10 countries shows that motorists are the most nervous to drive in India, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Business - CNBC - October 29

These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls

The world is watching the presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries than for others.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

In Shift From 2020, Identity Politics Loses Its Grip on the Country

There are signs that society is moving away from the progressive left’s often strict expectations about how to discuss culture and politics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking

The analysis accounted for pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and even Spirit Halloween locations per capita.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Arizona county heightens security ahead of Election Day

Authorities in Arizona's Maricopa County are increasing security ahead of the election after a series of violent incidents and threats aimed at election facilities and workers in the politically ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Arizona counties work to reassure voters of election transparency

Two counties in Arizona upgraded their election ballot processing facilities in a push for greater transparency. Ed O'Keefe got a look at the state-of-the-art facilities.

Residents of conservative California county brace for tumultuous elections

‘More and more divided’ Shasta is grappling with baseless conspiracy theories of voter fraud and election denialism. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Residents of one ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Sen. Ted Cruz speaks after winning re-election in Texas

Sen. Ted Cruz addressed his supporters after winning re-election in Texas and accused Democrats of trying to "buy this Senate seat." Cruz celebrated the increased Latino support he received and ...

One of the most startling reversals in Test history - Zaltzman

Comedian and BBC cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman looks at the statistics behind Pakistan's remarkable comeback against England to win the Test series.

How can the candidate with most votes lose? The US electoral college explained

Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know. Even though the United States touts its status as one of the world’s leading ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Most in new poll say Trump wouldn't concede if he loses

A majority of registered voters expects former President Trump not to concede the election if he loses next week, according to a CNN/SSRS poll released Monday. The poll, conducted early last week, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

As Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Little Progress Is Expected Before the U.S. Election

Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.

World - The New York Times - October 28

We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans

Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers. Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Biden calls for investigations into country of Georgia's election results

President Biden on Tuesday called for the government in the country of Georgia to investigate all election irregularities, holding back recognition of the claimed victory by the ruling party ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Prosecutors in country of Georgia probe alleged election "falsification"

Georgia has launched a probe into the alleged "falsification" of its parliamentary elections after the pro-Western opposition said the vote was "stolen."

Election Season in America: Scenes From Around the Country

The most online election in history has been snapped, shared, and memed into oblivion. WIRED’s photo department has curated moments across the country from the last few months.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results

A Georgia judge ruled Tuesday that county election officials may not delay or decline to certify election results based on suspicions of fraud. Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney wrote in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Election fact check: County officials can't refuse to certify election results

Local officials are legally required to certify election results -- but the process has become politicized since Donald Trump challenged the 2020 election results.

All five One Direction albums re-enter chart as fans mourn Liam Payne's death

Following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, fans have been revisiting their music.

Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?

The Democratic nominee's path to victory could hinge on her ability to excite entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County, Georgia, an immigrant-rich slice of Atlanta.

Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883

The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.

Politics - CBS News - October 15

Trump, Harris eye these Pennsylvania counties ahead of 2024 election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are so focused on Pennsylvania before the November election, that they are hoping to flip certain counties there that may have voted ...

This Wisconsin county may signal 2024 presidential election outcome

Door County, Wisconsin voted for Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden. Here's what voters are thinking in the battleground-state swing county ahead of the presidential election.

Fulton County official appeals ruling requiring election certification

A Fulton County election official who refused to certify the results of the county's spring presidential primary election has appealed a state judge's ruling affirming that Georgia law requires ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

County clerk race in Michigan highlights election denialism issue

The county clerk in one of Michigan's smallest counties made a voting tabulation mistake in 2020, quickly corrected it and had planned to retire from the job after the 2024 election, her decision ...

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