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If the Spurs want to win the NBA Finals, they’ll have to buck this historical trend
In addition to having a 7-foot-4 alien who can shoot, pass, dribble and single-handedly stop elite offenses from getting to the rim, what makes the San Antonio Spurs’ run to the N…
No people, just sheep: The unlikely job that Chinese college grads clamored for
An ad for a shepherding job went viral in China, drawing hundreds of applications from young people eager to escape the stresses of urban life.
Elon Musk is set to become the world’s first trillionaire. Democrats are taking aim.
Democrats are sharpening their attacks against Elon Musk, zeroing in on his soon-to-be-trillionaire status before his company SpaceX’s initial public offering.
Supreme Court limits what federal prisons count for compassionate release
The Supreme Court has narrowed the ways people in federal prison can apply for early release.
DOJ abandoning plans for anti-weaponization fund, acting AG Todd Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is scrapping its plans for a controversial $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate alleged victims of government wea…
California governor candidates address supporters
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton addressed supporters as voters took to the polls in California’s governor primary.
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ gets underway
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Russian targets early Wednesday, sending smoke rising above the historic heart of St.
California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain undecided
California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle
Zach Lahn says ‘wealthy donors’ won't decide Iowa's future
Businessman Zach Lahn addressed his supporters following the concession by Rep. Randy Feenstra, a Trump-backed candidate, in the Republican primary for Iowa governor. Lahn will fa…
Karen Bass to advance in L.A. mayoral runoff race, NBC News projects
NBC News projects incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a November runoff election, with challengers Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the other spot. …
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff election in her bid for a second term, NBC News projects, but the opponent she’ll face in the one-on-one race remain…
Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in California
Republican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after he won California’s 1st District special election T…
Republican businessman Toby Doeden advances to runoff in South Dakota governor’s race
Republican businessman Toby Doeden has advanced to a runoff in South Dakota governor’s race, NBC News projects.
Rep. Ashley Hinson thanks Trump after projected GOP Senate primary win
Iowa Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson thanked President Trump following her projected victory in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Hinson will face Democrat Rep. Josh Turek in …
Trump-backed Randy Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Zach Lahn in Iowa GOP primary for governor
Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded to businessman Zach Lahn in Iowa’s Republican primary for governor Tuesday night as party voters rejected President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in…
Trump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primary
Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme won the Republican Senate primary in Montana, NBC News projects, putting the Trump-backed candidate in a strong position to join the chamber next ye…
Police respond to hostage situation inside California bank
Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a Chase Bank building in Bakersfield, California. Police say a man barricaded himself inside with several hostages. NBC News’ Steve Patte…
Voters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majority
The ballots are set in two Republican-held battleground House races in Iowa, part of a slate of primaries Tuesday shaping the battle for control of Congress in the fall
CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer
CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new executive producer at a heated staff meeting.“Your antipathy to the fut…
Josh Turek wins Democratic primary in battleground Iowa Senate race
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek has won the Democratic nomination for his state’s open U.S.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district
The Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map that eliminates one of two majority-Black districts in the state in a win for Republicans.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has won the Democratic primary in New Mexico’s race for governor, NBC News projects
Democrat Rebecca Bennett will take on GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress
Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot and healthcare executive, has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, NBC News projects, setting up …
Maine’s Graham Platner meets with Democratic senators amid controversy
Graham Platner visited Washington on Tuesday to meet with Democrats amid fresh controversy.