PORTLAND, Maine — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny […]
Arizona and Missouri will join 5 other states with abortion on the ballot. Who are the others?
Election officials in Arizona and Missouri this week announced that abortion-rights supporters in their states had gathered enough petition signatures to put proposed amendments enshrining abortion rights into their states’ […]
Takeaways: Harris’ approach to migration was more nuanced than critics or allies portray it
WASHINGTON — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his second-in-command to address the influx. The decision has exposed Vice President Kamala […]
Donald Trump is going to North Carolina for an economic speech. Can he stick to a clear message?
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump will have another opportunity Wednesday to recalibrate his presidential comeback bid, this time with a rally and speech in North Carolina […]
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 34-55-59-65-70, Mega Ball: 12, Megaplier: 4 The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” […]
Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term
BILLINGS, Mont. — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection […]
Asian shares mixed as jitters calm over global markets while uncertainty lingers
TOKYO — Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as Japan’s benchmark perked but quickly ran out of steam from news the prime minister won’t seek re-election as head of the ruling […]
Presented with rise in border crossings, Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, watching tens of thousands of migrants from Central America reach the U.S.-Mexico border just a few months into his administration, tapped his second-in-command to help […]
House Democrats dig in amid ongoing fight in Congress over compensation for US radiation victims
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and […]
Why AP called Minnesota’s 5th District primary for Rep. Ilhan Omar over Don Samuels
WASHINGTON — Rep. Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels in a rematch of the party’s […]