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In the end, Republicans may be able to hold Democrats to a draw when it comes to seats in the Washington Legislature. Nonetheless, Democrats will remain very much in control of both chambers.

No 'Blue Wave.' Late-arriving votes favor GOP candidates for WA Legislature

Predictions of a possible “Blue Wave” in Washington state did not materialize last week, despite President Trump’s unpopularity among the electorate. As...

Peru's President Martín Vizcarra speaks in front of the presidential palace after lawmakers voted to remove him from office in Lima, Peru, on Monday. Peruvian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to impeach Vizcarra, expressing anger over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and citing unproven corruption allegations.

In Midst Of Pandemic Crisis, Peru's Legislature Impeaches The Nation's President

Following the vote, President Martín Vizcarra said he will not challenge his removal and would leave the presidential palace by the end of the day. Vizcarra was accused of bribery.

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat seen at a 2014 press conference at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Longtime Palestinian Negotiator Saeb Erekat Dies Of Complications From COVID-19

Often the voice of the Palestinians in peace talks with Israel, Erekat's pursuit of peace through negotiation never prevailed. He was 65.

DOJ Allows Prosecutors To Investigate Trump's False Voting Claims

Joe Biden and his team are moving ahead on plans for their transition to the White House, even as President Trump refuses to concede and continues to make baseless claims of voter fraud.

Joe Biden visits U.S. troops in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2011 when he was vice president. Biden has been highly critical of President Trump's foreign policy and says he'll work to improve frayed relations with many traditional U.S. partners.

Biden's Worldview Calls For U.S. To Be Center Stage In Global Affairs

President Trump's "America First" foreign policy meant a reduced U.S. role in the world. Joe Biden wants the U.S. to show more global leadership, and his focus will be rebuilding alliances.

With 'Pedernal,' Susan Alcorn Expands Pedal Steel Guitar's Range

Pedal steel guitar is a staple of country music, but Alcorn bends it around odd corners. Her quintet's new album is beyond category — roaming betwixt jazz and improvised music and rock and country.

President-elect Joe Biden stands on stage with his wife, Jill Biden, on Saturday in Wilmington, Del. The incoming first lady is an English professor at Northern Virginia Community College.

What A Biden Presidency Could Mean For Education

As the new president sets his priorities, will having an educator as first lady help schools and colleges get what they hope for?

"One of the greatest gifts is to feel alive while you are alive," Katherine Standefer says. She writes about her experiences living with an implantable cardiac defibrillator in<em> Lightning Flowers.</em>

Author Details 'Living With Death' In Her 20s And Scrambling For Life-Saving Care

Katherine Standefer was uninsured and working as a hiking guide when diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. She chronicles her experience with an implanted heart device in Lightning Flowers.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist and guitarist of Big Thief, released two solo albums<em> </em>in October, simply titled <em>songs</em> and <em>instrumentals</em>.

Adrianne Lenker On Carving Out Space To Recover

The Big Thief singer and guitarist holed up in the mountains of Western Massachusetts to record not one, but two albums, simply titled songs and instrumentals.

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez speaks in February in Charlotte, N.C. Democrats are arguing over the future of the party after it lost some seats in the House of Representatives.

DNC Chair Tom Perez On Democrats' Georgia Runoff Strategy And Defeating Trumpism

Democrats didn't have the big wins they expected in congressional races. Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez says Democrats are working to expand the electorate for Georgia's Senate runoffs.

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