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First LookAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey calls for pause in executions after failuresAlabama is one of 27 states that still use the death penalty as a form of punishment. After three failed lethal injections, Gov. Kay Ivey called for a stay of executions 鈥渇or the sake of the victims and their families.鈥�
First Look鈥楢 perfect alignment鈥�: Michigan citizens draw fair electoral mapAfter a decade of government-drawn maps,聽citizens in Michigan were in charge of the electoral map for the state鈥檚 2022 midterm elections. The result was that the elected legislature almost exactly reflects the votes, a change from past elections.
How a US camp helps Russian-speaking kids in time of warA Russian language camp in Minnesota that welcomes children through the fall wasn鈥檛 sure how it would fare聽this year because of the war in Ukraine. Organizers found that unity and hope prevailed.聽- How a US camp helps Russian-speaking kids in time of warA Russian language camp in Minnesota that welcomes children through the fall wasn鈥檛 sure how it would fare聽this year because of the war in Ukraine. Organizers found that unity and hope prevailed.聽
First LookRideshare gospel: Mobile preachers drive home a message of loveIn an era filled with impersonal and automated interactions, two 海角大神 Lyft drivers in the Northeast are using their unique access to strangers to help spread the gospel. They keep their sermons accessible and within the length of a typical commute.聽
First Look'An incredible act of heroism': Colorado gunman tackled by patronA quick thinking club patron at Club Q, a LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado, intervened during a shooting on Saturday night that killed five and injured 25. The club聽has long been a cherished safe spot for the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs.
First LookDOJ names special counsel for Trump investigationsAttorney General Merrick Garland appointed prosecutor Jack Smith as special counsel in the Justice Department鈥檚 two-part investigation of Donald Trump. Mr. Garland said that Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden likely running for president again influenced his decision.
After compromise, Senate poised to protect same-sex marriageAfter clearing a key hurdle, the Senate is poised to pass protections for same-sex marriages this month. How a compromise after months of negotiating led to bipartisanship on a culture war issue.
How can US woo a distrustful Pakistan? Flood relief was a start.Almost reflexive anti-Americanism in Pakistan speaks to a broken relationship between the two countries. But soft power and person-to-person diplomacy are seen as ways to restore trust.
First LookUSDA rethinks food aid with more fruits, vegetables, grainsThe U.S. Agriculture Department is continuing a WIC provision that grants more vouchers for fresh produce. Recent updates also allow more non-dairy options and foods from different cultures for the more than 6 million participants in the federal program.
First Look'Model of diversity and inclusion': Women in the NFL on the riseWomen working in the NFL鈥檚 league office is at an all-time high with聽319 women holding various positions聽from team owner to full-time scout.聽鈥淭he biggest challenge was just opportunity,鈥� said聽Allison Miner, athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Chargers.
First LookGOP takes control of the House with 218th seatRepublicans narrowly secured a majority in the House Wednesday. Votes are still being counted in some competitive races, but President Biden said the midterm results show voters want Democrats and Republicans to find ways to cooperate in Washington.
In Colorado, Republicans and Democrats unite ... in waitingLauren Boebert, a聽Trump-backed incumbent, finds herself in a tighter race than expected. As election workers persevere, the nail-biter has聽demanded聽patience聽from聽a far-flung voter base.
First Look鈥楢nother four years鈥�: Trump announces third presidential campaignFormer President Donald Trump is officially entering the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Mr. Trump enters the race in the midst of a series of escalating criminal investigations and blame from the GOP for lackluster midterm results.
After midterms, will GOP seek to move on from Trump?Will the midterm results convince Republicans to move on from former President Donald Trump? Or will he assert his hold on the party once more?
First LookGOP House victory looks likely, but close races remain in playAmid tight races across the country, Republicans are just one seat shy of a House majority. GOP control looks likely, but a Democratic Senate and new representatives could create challenges for GOP leaders.
Why ballot counting is slower than usual this yearA week or more to count votes is not unusual. But this year鈥檚 tallying was slowed by voters who, worried about election integrity, chose to drop off mail-in ballots on Election Day.
First LookPeaceful elections: US midterms hint return to democratic normalcyOutcomes around the midterm elections in the U.S. seem to indicate a return to uneventful voting. Election deniers conceded peacefully and voter intimidation at the polls never happened.聽鈥淚t was a good day, I think, for democracy,鈥� said President Joe Biden.
First LookUS midterms: Democrats control Senate, election deniers falterThe Democrats will retain control of the Senate, while Republicans are likely to take the House of Representatives.聽
After midterms, does anybody have a mandate?Divided government, should it occur, may be a recipe for gridlock. But with razor-thin margins, both parties might also be wary of overreaching. They could even find ways to work together.聽聽
