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Fiji observers say election was free after 5 parties protest

Fiji observers say election was free after 5 parties protest

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An international group that monitored Fiji's general election this week said Friday it didn't observe any voting irregularities and the process was transparent and credible.
Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil

ISTANBUL (AP) — Hatice Erdal has been given a week to vacate her rental house that is due to be knocked down.
Report: Executions continued decline but many 'botched'

Report: Executions continued decline but many 'botched'

HOUSTON (AP) — Public support and use of the death penalty in 2022 continued its more than two-decade decline in the U.S.

Sasse's exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over replacement

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When Republican Jim Pillen becomes Nebraska’s governor next month, one of his first acts will likely be to name his predecessor and biggest supporter to fill an open U.S. Senate seat.
Nevada elections department subpoenaed in Trump probe

Nevada elections department subpoenaed in Trump probe

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's departing Secretary of State was served a subpoena last month as part of the U.S.

Man charged with violent threats against Congress members

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 48-year-old Washington state man was arrested Wednesday and charged in federal court for allegedly making threats against members of Congress via voicemail. Mark Leonetti, of Longview, appeared Thursday in the U.S.
California lowers incentives for rooftop solar panels

California lowers incentives for rooftop solar panels

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Senate sends Biden bill to keep gov't open through Dec. 23

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Thursday to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Alaska gov unveils budget plan, touts carbon sequestration

Alaska gov unveils budget plan, touts carbon sequestration

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov.
Oregon city drops fight to keep Google water use private

Oregon city drops fight to keep Google water use private

Residents of The Dalles, Oregon, are learning how much of their water Google's data centers have been using to cool the computers inside the cavernous buildings — information that previously was deemed a trade secret.