By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s air force is set to officially debut its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, giving observers the first look at a highly anticipated asset that adds to the country’s fast growing military capabilities. The fighter, an image of which was released during an air force press
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth year since going on sale. Kyoto-based Nintendo reported Tuesday a 108.7 billion yen, or
Continue ReadingKARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi, but the attack was not related to militant violence. Suhail Jokhoio, the spokesperson for the provincial home department, said the guard was arrested and police are investigating. Thousands
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Voters in Maryland’s most competitive U.S. House race will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional District will flip red after more than a decade of being represented by Democrats. Democrat April McClain Delaney is facing off Tuesday against Republican Neil Parrott. McClain Delaney previously worked in the Biden administration
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early Wednesday in a U.S. House race in Virginia for the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger. With 99% of the votes counted in the 7th District race, Vindman led Anderson by
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is vying for a third term against Republican challenger Hung Cao. The Commonwealth hasn’t elected a Republican to the upper chamber since 2002. Kaine won in 2018 by 16 percentage points. Political scientists have said there’s a narrow path to victory for the GOP. They cite
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has won a closely watched Senate race in Maryland. Alsobrooks will be the state’s first Black U.S. senator. She defeated popular Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan, who was considered one of the most competitive candidates for the GOP in years in the blue state. The race
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr is seeking reelection in a race that could allow the transgender lawmaker to return to the House floor nearly two years after she was silenced and sanctioned for speaking out against her colleagues’ opposition to gender-affirming care. The Democratic lawmaker has since become a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has won a second term by defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse. The victory continues Republican control in a state where the GOP also enjoys a decisive majority in the state Legislature. Gianforte’s first term as governor was mostly controversy free, save for clashes with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former U.S. Navy SEAL bolsters the GOP’s new Senate majority. Sheehy closely aligned his campaign with Donald Trump and leading conservatives while painting Tester as a Washington insider beholden to lobbyists. The Republican also
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District is considered one of just over two dozen toss ups nationwide. Two other House races in the state’s Democratic 4th and 6th districts will also be
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A ballot question to enshrine Nevada’s abortion rights in the state constitution has received its first nod of approval from voters, who must also approve the measure in 2026 in order to amend the constitution. The measure passed early Wednesday morning. It’s a win for supporters in the state
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has won reelection to a third term in New Mexico against Republican nominee Nella Domenici. Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez was also reelected Tuesday. Vasquez won in New Mexico’s swing district along the U.S. border in a rematch with the Republican he ousted in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection while in nearby Oakland, the first Hmong American mayor of a major city is battling a recall on Wednesday. It was too early to call either the reelection bid of San Francisco Mayor
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection while in nearby Oakland, the first Hmong American mayor of a major city is battling a recall on Wednesday. It was too early to call either the reelection bid of San Francisco Mayor
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a presidential swing state where elections are typically intense contests, Nevada’s U.S. Senate race has been unusually sleepy. The campaign pits Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen — a former computer programmer and synagogue president — against Republican Sam Brown, a retired Army captain whose face is still scarred from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a gaggle of reporters jostled for space and camera angles. There’s little to distinguish the village of Thulasendrapuram
Continue ReadingBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 points, Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 15 for California on Monday night and the new-look Golden Bears beat Cal State Bakersfield 86-73 in the season opener for both teams. BJ Omot had 13 points, DJ Campbell scored 12 and Mady Sissoko 10 for Cal. Jemel Jones led Cal
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have a history of making things hard on themselves. So why should trying to win for the first time at their new home be any different? It took five attempts, but the Clippers finally broke Monday night through at Intuit Dome, overcoming a 26-point
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware voters are poised to make history as they pick the next occupant of Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House. Democrat state Sen. Sarah McBride would become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress if she prevails over Republican businessman John Whalen III on Tuesday. McBride has significant
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