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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves faces challenger Brandon Presley, Democrat who ran on expanding Medicaid

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, faces a surprisingly competitive race Tuesday as his Democratic challenger Brandon Presley champions expanding…
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Threats against election workers driving exodus of veteran staff, experts say

WASHINGTON — Physical and cyber threats against election workers are driving people away from the industry, potentially endangering the ability…
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Virginia’s House and Senate are up for grabs, with abortion access at stake

Virginia’s narrowly divided legislature is up for grabs Tuesday, as voters head to the polls in an election that could…
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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wins reelection over challenger backed by Trump

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, is projected to win reelection to a second term in office Tuesday, defeating Republican…
Economy

Central banks look to have hit peak rates. Here’s how markets think they’ll come down

The world’s major central banks paused their interest rate hiking cycles in recent weeks and with data suggesting economies are…
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Yellen to host China’s He Lifeng for ‘intensive diplomacy’ ahead of APEC

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will host her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier He Lifeng, for two days of “intensive…
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Voters’ grim economic outlook helps boost Trump in new battleground poll

A deeply pessimistic view of the U.S. economy among registered voters was a driving force behind new polling that shows…
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Republican Reps. Kay Granger, Ken Buck announce they won’t seek reelection

Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection next year, saying he was “disappointed”…
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Biden will meet with China’s Xi Jinping next month, White House says

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month, the White House announced on Tuesday. The leaders…
Economy

Achieving the ‘American dream?’ A lot of it depends on where you grow up

Where a child grows up in the U.S. is becoming an increasingly critical component toward determining their future economic status.…