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Texas Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces tough reelection bid after mayoral loss
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An unusually tight race is brewing for Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's seat after she lost her bid to become Houston's mayor last year. The campaign is among a few compe...
Mar 5, 2024
Sarah Stewart wins Republican nomination for Alabama chief justice
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart, who was part of a court majority that ruled frozen embryos are considered children under a state law, has won the Republican nomina...
Mar 5, 2024
In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.
After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal. "Y...
Mar 5, 2024
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz awaits winner of Democratic primary after clinching the GOP nomination
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has officially locked up the GOP nomination for a third term and awaits the winner of a wide field of Democratic challengers. Cruz had no major primary oppo...
Mar 5, 2024
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore wins Republican 14th US House District nomination
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for the 14th U.S. House District in North Carolina on Tuesday, aided by Republican lawmakers who redrew the district to help the Ki...
Mar 5, 2024
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein wins Democratic primary for governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a prolific fundraiser with a history of consumer advocacy along with vocal opposition to Republican policies, won the Democratic gubern...
Mar 5, 2024
Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder ...
Mar 5, 2024
Rumblings suggest ownership is trying to relocate AJHL's Whitecourt Wolverines
An attempt is possibly in the works to relocate the AJHL's Whitecourt Wolverines to the town of Devon, rdnewsNOW and XM105 have learned.For context, Devon is southwest of Edmonton and has a population...
Mar 5, 2024
Hoffman, Alberta NDP leadership candidate names policy chairs for health, climate and housing
Sarah Hoffman, the first nominated candidate on the Alberta NDP leadership ballot, named her three policy chairs for the campaign themes of health, climate, and housing on Tuesday."I'm grateful to the...
Mar 5, 2024
Venezuela sets its presidential election for July 28 as the opposition candidate remains barred
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28 - the birthday of the country's late fiery leader Hugo Chvez - officials announced Tuesday, plowi...
Mar 5, 2024