Nov 02 Minneapolis voters decide police department’s future after George Floyd By Steve Karnowski, Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press Minneapolis voters were also choosing whether to replace the city's unusual “weak mayor, strong council” system with a more conventional distribution of executive and legislative powers that would give the mayor clearer authority. Continue reading
Nov 02 From governors’ races to a vote on police in Minneapolis: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press It may be an odd-numbered year, but Tuesday's elections aren't sleepy, local contests. Voters in Virginia are weighing in on a governor's race that could rattle President Joe Biden and Democrats in Washington. Continue reading
Nov 02 Republican voting restrictions tested as voters head to the polls By Christina A. Cassidy, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press For election officials, it’s a chance to counter a year’s worth of misinformation about voting security and restore faith in democracy for those who still have doubts about last year’s presidential election. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Biden, Boris Johnson give remarks on Build Back Better World agenda By Associated Press In an apparent reference to China, President Joe Biden said it’s important to respond to the needs of developing countries and that projects not be dictated “from afar."… Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Biden, Boris Johnson give remarks on ‘Build Back Better World’ agenda at climate talks By News Desk President Joe Biden and other world leaders are making a pitch for his Build Back Better World, the U.S. president’s effort to offer an alternative to China’s infrastructure financing, at the COP26 climate talks on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Wealthy nations partner to help South Africa ditch coal By Associated Press One focus of the initiative will be helping to create new jobs for tens of thousands of people in South Africa’s coal mining industry. Continue reading
Nov 02 U.S., EU countries sign on to cut methane By Associated Press Clamping down on methane flaring and leaks from oil wells and gas pipelines is considered one of the easiest ways to cut emissions. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ecuador expands Galapagos marine reserve By Associated Press Experts says oceans are particularly vulnerable to climate change and the Galapagos Islands are considered one of the world’s biodiversity jewels. Continue reading
Nov 02 Close race for Virginia governor tests Biden’s presidency By Sarah Rankin, Will Weissert, Associated Press The result of the Virginia governor’s race that now appears deadlocked between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin is sure to send a message to President Joe Biden regardless of which party prevails. Continue reading
Nov 02 LIVE RESULTS: Virginia’s governor’s race By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin, virtually unknown a year ago, won the Virginia governor's race early Wednesday by running away from the national Republican Party and its most prominent leaders — especially Donald Trump. Continue reading