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McCarthy's quest to be speaker collides with GOP failures

McCarthy's quest to be speaker collides with GOP failures

WASHINGTON (AP) — The promise of a red wave receding , Republicans on Wednesday faced the stark reality that any return to power would mean presiding over a narrowly split Congress, and the party’s dismal performance weakened House GOP leader Kevin M
Nevada's critical US Senate, House races too early to call

Nevada's critical US Senate, House races too early to call

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Critical races in Nevada, including one that could determine control of the U.S.
GOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff

GOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority Wednesday, while control of the Senate hinged on a few tight races in a midterm election that defied expectations of sweeping conservative victories driven by frustration over inf
Biden hails Democrats' 'strong night,' acknowledges concerns

Biden hails Democrats' 'strong night,' acknowledges concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, saying Democrats had “a strong night” and he planned to change nothing about his approach despite facing the likelihood of divided government in the nation
Russia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical

Russia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's military said Wednesday it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital it captured, but Kyiv was skeptical and an analyst warned this could be a ruse to lure the country's forces into a deadly trap.
Illinois governor eyes legislative allies after reelection

Illinois governor eyes legislative allies after reelection

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B.
Trudeau to miss national Remembrance Day ceremony due to summit in Cambodia

Trudeau to miss national Remembrance Day ceremony due to summit in Cambodia

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will miss Friday's national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa to attend a summit in Cambodia involving countries from across Southeast Asia.
Biden wants to discuss Taiwan, Russia, trade with China's Xi

Biden wants to discuss Taiwan, Russia, trade with China's Xi

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he plans at an anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, trade policies and Beijing's re
Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner's release

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner's release

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over.
Ex-PQ member LeBel told accuser he didn't remember night of alleged sex assault

Ex-PQ member LeBel told accuser he didn't remember night of alleged sex assault

QUEBEC — A former Quebec provincial politician on trial for sexual assault told his accuser in an email that he had no memory of the alleged events because he had drunk too much that night, a jury has heard.
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