Politics

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.

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.

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.

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."…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.