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Biden and Trump dominate Super Tuesday races and move closer to a November rematch

Biden and Trump dominate Super Tuesday races and move closer to a November rematch

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump , romped through more than a dozen states on Super Tuesday , all but cementing a November rematch and pushing the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley , out of the Re
Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advance to runoff in contest to lead Arkansas Supreme Court

Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advance to runoff in contest to lead Arkansas Supreme Court

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Supreme Court Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advanced to a runoff election for chief justice this fall, ensuring that for the first time a woman will be elected to lead the seven-member panel.
Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press was able to call almost every Republican Super Tuesday contest for former President Donald Trump after initial results revealed no path for former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to overtake him.
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

RICHMOND, B.C. — Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter. "It has never even crossed my mind," said Li, a resident of Richmond, B.C.
Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press was able to declare President Joe Biden the winner of a near clean sweep of Democratic Super Tuesday contents based largely on initial vote results that showed him winning about nine out of every 10 votes in alm
California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control Congress

California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control Congress

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters settled House primaries across California on Tuesday, with all eyes on a handful of swing districts whose November matchups will help determine which party controls Congress for the next two years.
Los Angeles County's progressive district attorney leads in early results against 11 challengers

Los Angeles County's progressive district attorney leads in early results against 11 challengers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the country's most progressive prosecutors, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón , was leading in partial results in his bid for reelection , and Nathan Hochman, a one-time California attorney general candidate
David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, bruising one of the state’s most powerful figures and emboldening state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his revenge campaign to
Texas GOP US Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff against Brandon Herrera

Texas GOP US Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff against Brandon Herrera

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Rep.
Voters show strong support for San Francisco measures to compel drug treatment, expand police powers

Voters show strong support for San Francisco measures to compel drug treatment, expand police powers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco voters showed strong support for a pair of controversial public safety ballot measure that expand police powers and compel treatment for adult welfare recipients who use illegal drugs, two efforts Mayor London Breed