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Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

RICHMOND, B.C. — Tony Li was unequivocal when asked if he had ever discussed drugs with his university-age daughter. "It has never even crossed my mind," said Li, a resident of Richmond, B.C.
Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

Why AP called Democratic Super Tuesday contests for Biden: Race calls explained

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press was able to declare President Joe Biden the winner of a near clean sweep of Democratic Super Tuesday contents based largely on initial vote results that showed him winning about nine out of every 10 votes in alm
California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control Congress

California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control Congress

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters settled House primaries across California on Tuesday, with all eyes on a handful of swing districts whose November matchups will help determine which party controls Congress for the next two years.
Los Angeles County's progressive district attorney leads in early results against 11 challengers

Los Angeles County's progressive district attorney leads in early results against 11 challengers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the country's most progressive prosecutors, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón , was leading in partial results in his bid for reelection , and Nathan Hochman, a one-time California attorney general candidate
David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, bruising one of the state’s most powerful figures and emboldening state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his revenge campaign to
Texas GOP US Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff against Brandon Herrera

Texas GOP US Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff against Brandon Herrera

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Rep.
Voters show strong support for San Francisco measures to compel drug treatment, expand police powers

Voters show strong support for San Francisco measures to compel drug treatment, expand police powers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco voters showed strong support for a pair of controversial public safety ballot measure that expand police powers and compel treatment for adult welfare recipients who use illegal drugs, two efforts Mayor London Breed
Alabama's redrawn US House map spurs primary runoffs and ousts an incumbent on Super Tuesday

Alabama's redrawn US House map spurs primary runoffs and ousts an incumbent on Super Tuesday

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore's win marks big change in state's congressional delegation

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore's win marks big change in state's congressional delegation

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for Congress in the state’s 14th District on Tuesday, starting what was expected to be a thorough shake-up of the U.S. House delegation.
Sarah Stewart wins Republican race to lead Alabama Supreme Court, weeks after frozen embryo ruling

Sarah Stewart wins Republican race to lead Alabama Supreme Court, weeks after frozen embryo ruling

MONTGOMERY, Ala.