The Democratic governor plans to appoint a Black woman to the seat – hewing to the promise he made in 2021 after he replaced then-Sen. Kamala D. Harris with Alex Padilla, who became the state’s first Latino senator.
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Jimmy Carter admirers across generations celebrate the former president’s 99th birthday
he party was moved up a day to ensure it wouldn’t be canceled by a potential federal government shutdown that Congress was working feverishly Saturday to avoid.
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Slovakia election: Anti-Ukraine populist Fico faces ex-journalist Simecka
During a toxic campaign, Fico tapped into the country’s longtime polarization toward Moscow and deep dissatisfaction with the previous government as he parroted Russian propaganda and blamed “Ukrainian Nazis” for starting the war.
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Truck crash in Illinois kills 5, seriously injures 5 and forces an evacuation due to ammonia leak
The National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday it will review the crash, which also prompted an evacuation of area residents.
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Girls’ soccer: Scarborough hands Gorham first loss, 1-0
Lana Djuranovic scores on a free kick in the second half to lift the Red Storm to their fourth straight win.
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U.S. golfers cling to hope at Ryder Cup, thanks to Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay birdies his last three holes in the final fourballs match Saturday, but the Americans trail Europe by five points entering the final day of matches in Italy.
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Romania reports possible airspace breach during Russian attack on Ukraine
Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure on the banks of the River Danube, which runs along the border with Romania, have renewed concerns of a potential escalation of the conflict in recent weeks.
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Dianne Feinstein was at the center of a key LGBTQ+ moment. She’s being lauded as an evolving ally
Feinstein, the nation’s oldest sitting U.S. senator, died Thursday at age 90.
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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta
Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.
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Supreme Court to take up abortion, gun cases in new term while ethics concerns swirl
A big unknown is whether the court will be asked to weigh in on any aspect of the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump and others.