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Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger walks in the Virginia State University annual Homecoming Parade in Petersburg

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is elected Virginia’s first female governor

By Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer, has been elected Virginia’s next governor and will become the state’s first female chief executive. She beat Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears after running a campaign focused on affordability and addressing local concerns about the impact of federal job cuts

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Jared Isaacman

Trump again taps tech billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after previously pulling nomination

By Alejandra Jaramillo, Kristen Holmes, Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is nominating tech billionaire Jared Isaacman for a second time to serve as administrator of NASA, he announced on social media Tuesday. Isaacman, an Elon Musk associate who has twice traveled to space on private SpaceX missions, was previously tapped for the

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The American Express charitable foundation donates $1.1 million at community impact celebration

LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) — Impact Through Golf, the charitable foundation for The American Express, hosted its annual Community Impact Celebration Tuesday, revealing the charities selected to receive donations this year. $1.1 million was awarded to 15 deserving organizations. This money was generated via the proceeds of last year’s American Express golf tournament. Great day

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A voter drops his ballot in a drop box outside of San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday.

This whole referendum in California is kind of complicated. Here’s what residents are voting on

By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — One of the most consequential elections this year isn’t between a Democratic and Republican candidate, but over a ballot initiative in California. Proposition 50 would allow California Democrats to replace the state’s congressional maps with ones the party hopes will help them to flip five GOP-held seats. Democrats launched

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Hassan Rouhani Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Personal Birth date: November 12, 1948 Birth place: Sorkheh, Iran Birth name: Hassan Feridon Marriage: Sahebeh Arabi Children: Has four children Education: University of Tehran, B. A., 1972; Glasgow Caledonian University, M. Phil., 1995; Glasgow Caledonian University, Ph.D.,

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2016 Presidential Election Investigation Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at investigations into Russian meddling during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. For details about computer hacking during the campaign, visit 2016 Presidential Campaign Hacking Fast Facts. Special counsel Robert Mueller and multiple congressional committees launched Russia-related investigations in 2017. Select congressional and

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Lindsey Halligan

Judges want to peek under the hood at the Justice Department, setting up another showdown with Trump

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department is facing several court orders that land it in a position it often seeks to avoid: Revealing the private statements of its top political leaders. Judges’ attempts to confidentially review executive branch records and hold hearings where Justice Department attorneys could take the stand are bearing

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Billie Jean King Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of tennis champion and LGBTQ activist Billie Jean King. Personal Birth date: November 22, 1943 Birth place: Long Beach, California Birth name: Billie Jean Moffitt Father: Willard J. Moffitt, engineer for a fire department Mother: Betty Moffitt, Avon sales representative Marriage: Ilana Kloss

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