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Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here's where the redistricting stands
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (732+ words) A redistricting effort before the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for millions of Americans " and it isn't over yet. Since…...
US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
23+ min ago (623+ words) The Trump administration has deported nearly 13, 000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options MEXICO CITY -- The Trump administration has deported nearly 13, 000 Cubans, Venezuelans and other nationals to Mexico, where they are vulnerable…...
RFK Jr. snatches snakes in viral video, the latest of his many animal encounters
32+ min ago (373+ words) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the internet's attention by wrangling two snakes bare-handed A video of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling two snakes bare-handed captured the internet's fascination Tuesday, the latest animal encounter the U. S. health secretary has shared publicly that has…...
Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures
40+ min ago (478+ words) PORTLAND, Maine -- A Maine initiative intended to limit transgender students' ability to participate in sports has been removed from the ballot because of invalid signatures, the secretary of state ruled Tuesday. The proposal from parents' group Protect Girls Sports in…...
The Latest: Ken Paxton wins Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeats incumbent Sen. John Cornyn
43+ min ago (1820+ words) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday in a massively expensive, drawn-out U. S. Senate primary race. Paxton was endorsed by President Donald Trump last week, and his victory showcased the president's power over his party as…...
Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green
53+ min ago (104+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green WASHINGTON -- Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green. Sponsored…...
Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
56+ min ago (338+ words) TORONTO -- Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany's SEFE group, which…...
Puerto Rico's development agency chief resigns after claiming government interference
56+ min ago (284+ words) The head of Puerto Rico's key economic development agency has announced his resignation and criticized the administration of Jenniffer Gonz'lez, accusing it of interfering in his work SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The head of Puerto Rico 's key economic development…...
Global heritage group offers to work with Peru's government on improving conditions at Machu Picchu
56+ min ago (411+ words) LIMA, Peru -- A global heritage foundation that works to improve conditions at famous archaeological sites offered on Tuesday to work with Peruvian authorities on the famed Machu Picchu, where tourists often face hours of lines, overcrowding and unreliable local transport....
Lawyer says tourist accused of hurling rock at Hawaiian monk seal has been doxed and threatened
1+ hour ago (489+ words) A tourist from Washington state is accused of throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal HONOLULU -- The defense attorney for a tourist from Washington state accused of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal…...