A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire’s governor means 13 women will serve as…

New LA police chief sworn in as one of the highest-paid chiefs in the US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, who was sworn in as…

Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District.…

AP Race Call: Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Andrea Salinas won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Oregon on Friday. Salinas,…

Democrat Lateefah Simon wins election to U.S. House in California’s 12th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Lateefah Simon wins election to U.S. House in California’s 12th Congressional District.…

AP Race Call: Democrat Lateefah Simon wins election to U.S. House in California’s 12th Congressional District

Democrat Lateefah Simon won election to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday. The district…

Lawsuit filed over measure approved by Arkansas voters that revoked planned casino’s license

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Cherokee Nation Entertainment on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional…

Arizona regulators fine natural gas utility $2 million over defective piping

PHOENIX (AP) — A natural gas utility with more than 2 million customers in Arizona, Nevada…

Ex-sheriff in Mississippi is convicted of bribery and giving ammunition to a felon

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former sheriff in Mississippi’s largest county was convicted Friday on federal…

Parked vehicle with gas cylinders explodes on NYC street, damaging homes and cars, officials say

NEW YORK (AP) — A parked SUV containing gas cylinders and other flammable materials exploded on…