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Former Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.

U.S. Soccer Federation reaches milestone agreement in equal pay for men's, women's teams

By Anne M. Peterson, Ronald Blum, Associated Press

The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations.

Madison Cawthorn concedes in North Carolina Republican primary

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

Cawthorn faced negative publicity for speeding and gun violations, as well as for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug.” And his initial decision to run for reelection elsewhere — only to switch back — didn’t sit well with many…

Trump pick Doug Mastriano wins Pennsylvania GOP primary

By Associated Press

Doug Mastriano has won the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor, overcoming an eleventh-hour push by the state’s GOP political establishment to consolidate support around an alternative in the crowded primary.

Craig Greenberg wins Democratic nod for Louisville mayor soon after surviving shooting attempt

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press

Craig Greenberg has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Louisville, months after surviving a shooting attempt at a campaign office.

McGarvey wins Democrat nomination for U.S. House in Kentucky

By Associated Press

Kentucky state Sen. Morgan McGarvey has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth.

John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Senate primary days after stroke

By Associated Press

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has won the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate just days after suffering a stroke.

Josh Shapiro wins unopposed Democratic primary for Pennsylvania governor

By Associated Press

Pennsylvania Democrats have made their choice for governor official, handing the nomination to second-term state Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Ted Budd, Cheri Beasley to face off for North Carolina Senate

By Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd will face Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina's Senate race after both easily clinched primary victories Tuesday night.

Republican Senate candidates promote 'replacement' theory

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

A half-dozen mainstream Republican Senate candidates are drawing on the white "replacement" conspiracy theory to court voters this campaign season. Those Republicans promote the baseless notion there's a plot to diminish the influence of white people in America.