Category Archives: World
Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November, setting up what is considered one of the most c...
Jun 09, 2026
US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in second day of renewed fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. military said Wednesday it began another round of strikes against Iran, after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled ne...
Jun 09, 2026
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people, Taliban official says
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. The countries have engaged in month...
Jun 09, 2026
Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, channeling voter frustration over the high cost of living and overcoming revelations about his past t...
Jun 09, 2026
Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor, while U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won...
Jun 09, 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The race for California governor this fall will be a battle between a Democrat promising to cement the state's status as a stronghold of liberal policies and a Republican ple...
Jun 09, 2026
2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map
Republican-turned-independent Rep. Kevin Kiley and former Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan advanced to the November election Tuesday in a Northern California congressional district while a progressiv...
Jun 09, 2026
Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates the U.S. Constitution's ban on cruel and u...
Jun 09, 2026
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - A bill to provide nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement narrowly passed the House on Tuesday and now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature, fueling the administra...
Jun 09, 2026
Cuba's top envoy to US calls Trump's sanctions on Cuban leaders a 'pretext' for military action
WASHINGTON (AP) - Recent U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba's leadership and the indictment of former President Ral Castro are a "pretext" for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to su...
Jun 09, 2026