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Nevada high court rejects plea to stop county's hand-count

Nevada high court rejects plea to stop county's hand-count

RENO, Nev.
Democrat Andrea Salinas wins US House seat in Oregon's 6th

Democrat Andrea Salinas wins US House seat in Oregon's 6th

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democrat Andrea Salinas has won the U.S. House seat in Oregon’s newly created 6th District. The state representative and former congressional staffer defeated Republican Mike Erickson, a businessman.

Republican Juan Ciscomani wins Arizona U.S. House seat

PHOENIX (AP) — Democrats lost a second U.S. House seat in Arizona on Monday after a former aide to Republican Gov. Doug Ducey won a seat in the state's southeast that is being vacated by retiring Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick.
Why AP called the Arizona's governor race for Katie Hobbs

Why AP called the Arizona's governor race for Katie Hobbs

The Associated Press called the Arizona governor’s race for Democrat Katie Hobbs on Monday after the latest round of vote releases gave her a lead that AP determined she would not relinquish.
'We Can': Malaysia's Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM

'We Can': Malaysia's Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — With a battle cry of “We Can,” reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has launched what could be his last chance to fulfill a 2-decade-long quest to become Malaysia’s leader in Nov. 19 general elections.

European leader calls on world, China to pressure Russia

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — The European Council president urged global powers Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, including Moscow's biggest supporter, China, saying that this week's meeting of the world's largest ec
EXPLAINER: Russia's war, climate among vexing issues at G-20

EXPLAINER: Russia's war, climate among vexing issues at G-20

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — President Joe Biden and other leaders of the Group of 20 top economies will have the chance to discuss the world’s most pressing problems at their summit in Bali, Indonesia.
Federal inmate tried to shoot visitor at Arizona prison camp

Federal inmate tried to shoot visitor at Arizona prison camp

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prison inmate who was able to obtain a firearm at a prison camp in Arizona pulled out the gun in a visitation area and attempted to shoot a visitor in the head, The Associated Press has learned.
Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic

EDMONTON — Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health who became the face of Alberta’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been officially removed from her post.
Trump exec says he feared firing if he spoke up about scheme

Trump exec says he feared firing if he spoke up about scheme

NEW YORK (AP) — An executive at Donald Trump’s company testified Monday he was afraid he’d hear those famous words — “you’re fired!” — if he went to the big boss with concerns that two top company officials were scheming to dodge taxes on company-pai