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Father of 20-Year-Old Co-Pilot in Florida Jet Crash Defends Daughter's Competency
Allan Filgueiras says his daughter's final radio transmissions showed professionalism despite online criticism of her age and experience.
Florida Sheriff Says Two Dead, Including Suspect, in Tampa Citibank Shooting
Authorities describe the incident as a targeted event at a business complex employing thousands, with over 360 deputies responding to the scene.
Democrats Flip Senate, House in Midterm Elections; Texas, Maine, Michigan See Major Upsets
Voters ousted Sen. Susan Collins and Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.
Nine Gubernatorial Candidates Make History With First-of-Their-Kind Victories
Voters in nine states elected the first Black woman governor, first Native American woman governor, and first Latino governors in California and Texas.
Nevada AG Aaron Ford Unseats Gov. Joe Lombardo, Becomes First Black Governor West of Mississippi
Ford defeated the Trump-endorsed incumbent in a competitive race focused on gas prices, tourism declines, and federal funding cuts.
Hinojosa Projected Winner in Texas Governor’s Race, Ending GOP Hold on Seat
NBC News projects Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott, marking the first Democratic gubernatorial win in Texas since the early 1990s.
Democrats Flip Governorships in Texas, Ohio, Iowa and Georgia as Results Roll In
Hinojosa, Acton, Sand and Bottoms win GOP-held offices, according to NBC, CBS and AP projections; Republicans keep Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas, Vermont and Wyoming.
Texas Flips Blue: Talarico Wins Senate Seat as Hinojosa Ousts Abbott
The AP, NBC News and CBS News project Democratic wins in both of Texas' marquee races; Abbott and Paxton conceded.
Economists Reach Conflicting Conclusions on California Billionaire Tax
Stanford's Rauh projects a $39 billion net loss due to billionaire flight, while Berkeley's Zucman estimates $100 billion in revenue for the proposed 5% wealth tax.
Nine Killed in Fiery Florida Jet Crash; Pilot Reported Overspeed Condition
Air traffic audio reveals the aircraft was descending 20,000 feet per minute before impact, prompting a mass casualty response in Palm Beach County.