Buttigieg goes big to help 2026 Democrats
CONCORD, New Hampshire— Pete Buttigieg is raging across the country in the final weeks before the midterm elections, strengthening candidates in battlegrounds and even in areas traditionally hostile to Democrats. And it helps him see beyond November. In…
Shasta County elections chief lost, then he locked the ballots
REDDING, Calif. — Clint Curtis thinks something doesn’t smell right in Shasta County. Literally. As the registrar of voters in this Northern California community, Curtis was both an elections administrator and a candidate this summer. After losing,…
Mass shootings kill two in Georgia, 12-year-old girl in Baltimore | Crime in the United States
Two people were killed and at least 25 others injured when a shooting broke out at a homecoming party in Vienna, Georgia, early Sunday, authorities said. In another high-profile mass shooting in the United States over the weekend, a 12-year-old girl was…
How the Cornell case affects women who have experienced sexual assault: NPR
Olivia Petter, who says the Cornell University rape allegations “prompted” her to recall her own experiences with sexual assault. Olivia Petter hide caption toggle caption I Olivia Petter When Olivia Petter first heard the news of the sexual…
U.S. Marine Arrested for Alleged Murder of Woman in Okinawa, Japan: NPR
U.S. MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft are parked at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Ginowan on the main island of Okinawa in southern Japan, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Hiro Komae/AP hide caption toggle caption I Hiro Komae/AP TOKYO — Japanese police…
“Totally unacceptable”: F1 drivers denounce delayed start of Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia – ESPN
‘Totally unacceptable’: F1 drivers criticize delayed Bahrain Grand Prix start in Malaysia ESPN ‘Insane’: F1 drivers unite on engine regulations after Bahrain GP chaos theguardian.com What to watch for at the Bahrain Grand Prix in…
US Marine charged with murder of woman in Japan, sparking official protests from Tokyo
TOKYO — A U.S. marine was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a Japanese woman in Okinawa, officials said, prompting Tokyo to file a protest with the United States on Sunday. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is accused of murdering Anna Yagi, 39, on…
CSU defensive coordinator leaves sideline in loss to Oregon State
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Oregon State has taken Colorado State’s defensive coordinator out of the building. Literally. Tyson Summers, in his second stint as DC for the Rams, was relieved of play-calling duties by CSU coach Jim Mora Jr. after the…
Maryland football’s strong start at Nebraska turns into another blowout, 48-23, spotlight returns to Locksley
Maryland football had its moments Saturday in Lincoln — a hot start, a revved-up running game, a wide receiver playing at an elite level. Then everything collapsed. The Terrapins opened the game firing on all cylinders. The running game showed signs of…
Brazil goes to the polls in elections decisive for the future of Latin America | Brazil
Brazilians will head to the polls in the first round of a highly polarized, high-stakes presidential election that could change the direction not only of Latin America’s largest country, but that of the entire region. Sunday’s election pits…