Voters in the US don't directly elect the president. Sometimes that can undermine the popular will
The U.S. has a unique system for electing a president, the Electoral College. In modern times, it has put disproportionate voting power in the hands of a few states that are fairly evenly divided ...
What presidential campaign? The Electoral College puts most American voters on the sidelines
On a table at the office of the Waukegan Township Democrats sits a box of postcards with Wisconsin addresses that were collected during a postcard-writing pizza party to help turn out voters there.
Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat Shohei Ohtani and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Tuesday night to ...
Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from the presidential campaigns
Early in-person voting begins Wednesday in Arizona, making it the first of this year's presidential battleground states where all residents can cast a ballot at a traditional polling place ahead of ...
Man arrested in Michigan and charged with slaying of former Clemson receiver in North Carolina
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Michigan and charged with first-degree murder in last month's fatal shooting of former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton, police in North Carolina said Tuesday.
Napheesa Collier elevates Lynx beyond season’s modest expectations
This supporting cast wasn’t like the star power that surrounded Maya Moore during her run, but those teams didn’t have ...
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
Jury selection begins Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history.
How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, ...
Twins games will be televised by MLB in 2025
The Twins announced they will have their TV broadcasts produced and distributed by the league next season. MLB handled the ...
The coolest thing made in Minnesota? This contest winner will stick with you
The final four of Minnesota inventions included a timeless Red Wing Shoes boot, a floating marsh island, a park-ready ...
Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS
Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New ...
Judge declines bid by New Hampshire parents to protest transgender players at school soccer games
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to grant an immediate order sought by some New Hampshire parents to allow them to wear pink wristbands with ''XX'' on them at girls high school soccer games to ...