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Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for Trump’s agenda. Or if…
Trump isn’t first to be second: Grover Cleveland set precedent of nonconsecutive presidential terms
NEW YORK (AP) — On the list of U.S. presidents, several have been tapped by voters to serve for more than one term, with Donald Trump joining the group as the 45th president and now the 47th, too. But only one other American president did it the way Trump will — with a gap of…
Criminal investigation launched into shooting of NY state trooper
New York State Police held a media briefing Wednesday on their investigation into Trooper Thomas Mascia.Mascia who has been suspended without pay claimed he was shot while on the Southern State Parkway last week. Officials say they are investigating the trooper’s story, which they no longer believe.State police said the investigation is “far from over.”…
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on Wednesday and encouraged supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country.The Democratic vice president said the battle would continue “in the voting booth, in the courts and in the public square.”“Sometimes the…
Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority
By The Associated Press Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in…
Election 2024 on Long Island
Democrat U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand has won reelectionRepublican now have the Majority in the Senate Congressional District 1: Republican incumbent Nick LaLota defeated Democratic challenger John Avlon.Congressional District 2: Republican incumbent Andrew Garbarino defeated Democratic challenger Rob Lubin.Congressional District 3: Democrat Tom Suozzi — who won the seat in a special election after George…
Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.Online bidding has started and will continue through Dec. 7, Heritage Auctions in Dallas announced in a…
Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.Marcus died Monday in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family, according to a Home Depot spokesperson.Marcus was Home Depot’s CEO as it grew rapidly during its first two decades, and…
Jury sees video of subway chokehold in Daniel Penny manslaughter trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors have seen video of Daniel Penny gripping a man around the neck on a New York City subway train as another passenger beseeched the Marine veteran to let go. Two videos were shown in court Monday at the manslaughter trial surrounding Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. The videos were shot by…
Here’s what to watch as Election Day approaches in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast.In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.We know there are seven battleground states that will decide the outcome, barring…
New York State Police suspend a trooper while investigating his account of being shot and wounded
NEW YORK (AP) — New York State Police on Monday suspended a trooper without pay after launching an investigation into his account of being shot and wounded while attempting to help a motorist on a Long Island highway last week — an incident that prompted a manhunt for the purported gunman.The decision was announced after…
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National WriterQuincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at…