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A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
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Newsom plans to commute all of California's death sentences
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News Wrap: Head of Justice Department's civil rights division resigns
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State lawmakers seek greater control over what universities can teach
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Midterm voters rebuke Trump, handing Democrats both chambers of Congress
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This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, it's another of the Duke's favorites from our archive. Robert Barclay celebrated some history of Houston’s Juneteenth Blues Festival. He included music by Johnny Clyde Copeland, Albert Collins, BB King, Bobby Bland, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Clifton Chenier, Sippie Wallace, Lavelle White, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson and Big Mama Thornton, among others.
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The school district has launched a K-5 early student literacy program, and tests two curriculums designed to strengthen reading and writing.
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Few details were offered as the governor-elect begins putting together a transition team and plan for her first 100 days in office.
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The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican Thomas Smith with over 54% of the vote, according to unofficial results from NPR.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
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Moolenaar wins reelection in Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District
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