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Washington state panel fails to draw new political maps

Washington state panel fails to draw new political maps

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state's bipartisan redistricting commission failed to meet its deadline for redrawing political maps, meaning the task will now be taken up by the state Supreme Court.
Virginia House control in limbo; recounts sought in 2 races

Virginia House control in limbo; recounts sought in 2 races

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two incumbent Democrats who trail Republican challengers in close races in Virginia’s House of Delegates announced Tuesday that they will seek recounts, leaving control of the chamber in limbo.
Buck takes shelter inside church on hunting season's 1st day

Buck takes shelter inside church on hunting season's 1st day

STURGIS, Mich. (AP) — A 10-point buck sought sanctuary inside a southern Michigan church on opening day of the state's firearm deer hunting season.
Judge vets potential jurors for Ghislaine Maxwell trial

Judge vets potential jurors for Ghislaine Maxwell trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Prospective jurors got their first glimpse of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite charged with helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls and women, when a judge began questioning them individually Tuesday.
2 explosions rock Uganda's capital, Kampala, killing 3

2 explosions rock Uganda's capital, Kampala, killing 3

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Two explosions rocked Uganda's capital, Kampala, on Tuesday, killing at least three civilians in what police described as a coordinated attack by extremists opposed to the government.
US journalist jailed for months in Myanmar lands in New York

US journalist jailed for months in Myanmar lands in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — American journalist Danny Fenster, who was freed after nearly six months in jail in military-ruled Myanmar, arrived Tuesday in the United States for an emotional reunion with his family.
Britain's Prince Charles pays royal visit to Jordan

Britain's Prince Charles pays royal visit to Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Britain's Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, kicked off a three-day visit to Jordan on Tuesday aimed at cementing a century of relations between the allied countries.
California's Speier becomes latest House Democrat to retire

California's Speier becomes latest House Democrat to retire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime California Rep. Jackie Speier said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection, becoming the latest Democrat to announce their retirement from Congress ahead of a fraught 2022 midterm election cycle.
Democrat Jumaane Williams says he's running for NY governor

Democrat Jumaane Williams says he's running for NY governor

NEW YORK (AP) — Democrat Jumaane Williams, New York City's elected public advocate, is running for New York governor, making the self-described activist perhaps the most progressive candidate in next year's increasingly crowded race already featuring
Airbus, Jazeera Airways reach $3.3 billion aircraft deal

Airbus, Jazeera Airways reach $3.3 billion aircraft deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Airbus raked in more orders at the Dubai Air Show on Tuesday, reaching one valued over $3.3 billion to sell 28 new aircraft to Kuwait's Jazeera Airways.