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Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November. Source link

Alcatraz Island closed this week for dock repairs

Tours at Alcatraz Island are stopped through Friday so that workers can reinforce the strength of the dock, which has suffered decades of effects from the elements. National Park Service officials said in a website alert that people who had…

Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While

The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest round of talks. By David E. Sanger, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Nikolay Nikolov, Paul Abowd, Rafaela Balster and Jordan…

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

A mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang members has begun in El Salvador, the country’s attorney general’s office has said. Footage released by the attorney general’s office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video…

Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid campaign scandal

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress Tuesday, minutes before she was about to face an embarrassing decision by the House Ethics Committee on how to punish her for siphoning ill-gotten pandemic money into her congressional campaign. The Florida Democrat had…

Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

Two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab. Source link

Republicans blast Sen. Murphy for pro-Iran post that he says is sarcastic

Sen. Chris Murphy’s comment calling ships bypassing the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “awesome” earned him the beratement of Senate Republicans and the White House, even though the Connecticut Democrat said he was being sarcastic. Mr. Murphy reposted…

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel’s military says. Source link

≡ Miley Cyrus Award-Show Looks That Had Everyone Doing a Double Take 》 Her Beauty

Some celebrities pick a style, a signature look that will make them instantly memorable and recognizable. But not Miley. Change is her only constant. She is forever changing, growing, evolving, and so are her looks. One day, Miley Cyrus wears…

Justice Department demands 2024 Detroit-area ballots in latest move for local election records

The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded that Michigan’s Wayne County turn over all its ballots from the 2024 election just weeks after it made similar requests in Georgia and Arizona. The earlier requests were for ballots and other records…