The Latest: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races
Alaskans are awaiting more results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor. A ballot measure seeking to repeal Alaska’s unique system of open primaries and ranked vote general elections was also too early to call. The midterm election blowout has set […]
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Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump’s arch while it’s being challenged in court
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key federal panel is expected to give final approval on Thursday to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington, an important step for a project that still faces legal hurdles. The National Capital Planning Commission is being asked to approve the 250-foot-high (76-meter-high) project, which Trump has sought as […]
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Seattle Public Utilities prepares for street flooding as heavy rain approaches
Falling leaves and heavy rain can clog storm drains, causing street flooding and creating hazards for drivers, pedestrians, homes, and businesses.
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Ask Ursula: My cousin’s social media posts make me cringe. Should I say something?
Ursula offers advice on when — and how — to tell a loved one their social media posts may be hurting their professional image.
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After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump’s ‘tentacles of corruption’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking. Senior Democrats in both chambers of Congress have […]
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‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Campaigning relentlessly across Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed didn’t highlight the possibility that he could become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. But with victory in hand, he savored his triumph over the vitriol aimed at him and his fellow Muslim Americans. “They tried to demonize people because of how they […]
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