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Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayor’s Race
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, according to a projection from CBS News.
Brooklyn Row House Fire Leaves Six Dead
A row house fire in Brooklyn killed six people and injured nine others.
Alaska Senate Race Heads Toward Ranked-Choice Count
Ranked-choice ballots remained a key factor in Alaska’s Senate contest, with incumbent Dan Sullivan facing an uncertain path as counting continued.
Federal Review of Proposed Washington Arch Moves Forward
A proposed arch in the Washington, D.C., area was expected to receive approval, although plans involving sniper and drone provisions were excluded.
Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From Justice Department Civil Rights Post
Harmeet Dhillon stepped down as head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division following the midterm elections.
Heavy Rains Prompt Rescues in Georgia and Tennessee
Emergency crews rescued dozens of people in Georgia and Tennessee following heavy rainfall.
States Approve Measures on Transgender Participation in Women’s Sports
Voters approved ballot measures restricting transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.
Maine Race Advances to Ranked-Choice Runoff
Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap are headed to a ranked-choice runoff after neither candidate secured an outright victory.
Mississippi Senate Contest Remains Close
Democrat Scott Colom held a narrow lead over Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith as votes continued to be counted in Mississippi’s Senate race.
Texas Governor-Elect Promises Bipartisan Administration
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa said she plans to form a bipartisan administration in her first public appearance following her election victory.
Colorado Voters Back Graduated Income Tax Measure
Supporters of Colorado’s graduated income tax ballot measure declared victory following the election.
Democrats Gain Colorado Congressional Seat
Democrat Jessica Killin defeated Republican Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, giving Democrats another House pickup.
AP Voter Poll Points to Economic Concerns in Republican Losses
An AP voter survey indicated that dissatisfaction with President Trump’s economic policies contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections.
Social Media Companies Challenge California Youth Law
Social media companies filed suit against California over a new law restricting children’s use of their platforms.
Durham Faces Growing Water Shortage
Durham reported an estimated 81 days of water remaining as drought conditions continued, raising the possibility of Stage 3 restrictions.
World News
Paraguay President Resigns Amid Banking Crisis
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned as the collapse of a bank triggered a wider political crisis in the country.
France Sees Its Largest Protests in Years
Large strikes and demonstrations spread across France as economic concerns fueled one of the country’s biggest protest movements in years.
Iran Reviews New Nuclear Proposals
Iranian officials said the government is reviewing concrete proposals concerning the country’s nuclear program.
Bomb Threats Disrupt Flights Across Europe
More than a dozen European flights received bomb threats that an official characterized as malicious hoaxes.
Vladimir Putin Will Not Attend G20 Summit in Britain
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend Britain’s G20 summit, according to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
President Trump Says Ukraine Agreement With Russia Is Near
President Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin were close to reaching an agreement concerning Ukraine and broader European security.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Receives Additional Prison Term
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison.
Antarctic Ozone Hole Expands, but Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive
The Antarctic ozone hole grew in size, although the broader outlook for recovery remained favorable.
Israel’s President Accepts Certified Election Results
Israel’s president accepted the country’s certified election results amid Benjamin Netanyahu’s allegations of voting irregularities.
Montenegro Moves Closer to European Union Membership
European Union officials said Montenegro remains on track to become the bloc’s next member state by 2028.
European Union Praises Ukraine’s Membership Progress
EU officials welcomed Ukraine’s progress toward membership while identifying continuing concerns over rule-of-law reforms.
Paris Agreement Reaches 10-Year Milestone
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, governments and climate experts are assessing how closely countries have followed through on their climate commitments.
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