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Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. The Associated Press is projecting Zoramdani as the winner of the New York city mayorals race. NPR's Brian Mann has reaction from Mamdani's campaign headquarters in Brooklyn.
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NPR Reporter Brian Mann
A huge cheer went up here at Mondani Celebration headquarters in Brooklyn when word came across that he's been declared the winner. People here have been joyous all night talking about this campaign, which they see as a game changer not just for New York City, but for US Politics. Personal person after person who I interviewed said the tone of this campaign brought hope into American politics for the first time, in their view, in years. People say that the policies that Mandani has supported, making the city more affordable, more livable, could really change things here and make their lives better.
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NPR's Brian Mann reporting. The AP projects Democrat Mikey Sherrill to win the New Jersey governor's race. And in Virginia, the AP is projecting Democrat Abigail Spanberger to be that state's next governor. Polls are now close in California, where voters have decided to withdraw the state's congressional maps. KVCR's Madison Allment is in Corona, one of the districts that will be redrawn.
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NPR Reporter Madison Allment
Proposition 50 is Governor Gavin Newsom's response to Texas redistricting plan to gain Republican seats. If Prop 50 passes, it would give Democrats the edge in five districts, including in Corona. That'd likely spell the end for Republican Congressman Ken Calvert, who's represented the area for more than three decades. But Prop 50 opponents like no voter Steve Anderson, say it's overreach from the governor.
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Voter Steve Anderson
I'm trying to keep all my voter rights exactly the way they are, keep everything where the politicians aren't taking over.
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NPR Reporter Madison Allment
Prop 50's lines would expire in 2030, when the task of redrawing district maps would go back to California's independent Redistricting Commission. For NPR News, I'm Madison Ament in Corona.
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The Pentagon is reporting two deaths from the latest U.S. strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific. NPR's Quill Lawrence has details.
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NPR Reporter Quill Lawrence
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on social media that US Forces had targeted what he claimed were drug traffickers in the eastern Pacific. The administration maintains it is at war with drug cartels, and that makes it legal for the US Military to kill alleged traffickers, even if they're unarmed and not threatening U.S. forces. Critics in Congress from both parties say these orders defy US Military and international law and amount to execution without trial. Nearly 70 people have been killed in these type of strikes. This latest is at least the 16th in the Pacific and the Caribbean, where a growing US fleet is gathering off the coast of Venezuela. The Trump administration has stated a goal of displacing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and is offering a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to his capture. Will Lawrence, NPR News.
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You're listening to npr. A UPS plane crashed in Louisville today, killing at least seven people and injuring seven others, including two people with critical burns. The federal Aviat administration says the aircraft was departing for Honolulu when it crashed at the Muhammad Ali International Airport. A video shows the aircraft in flames before takeoff. Crews are still working to douse the fire. The United states is providing $24 million in emergency aid for Jamaica, Cuba and other Caribbean nations in wake of Hurricane melissa. Details from NPR's Michelle Kellerman.
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NPR Reporter Michelle Kellerman
State Department officials are touting what they say is the Trump administration's first major humanitarian response after the dismantlement of the U.S. agency International Development. The State Department is now in the lead of foreign assistance. The initial funding includes $12 million for Jamaica, $8.5 million for Haiti and 3 million for Cuba there. The Catholic Church will deliver US assistance, not the Cuban government. A top State Department official says a disaster team of more than 30 US government officials remains in Jamaica and will announce further aid packages after assessing the needs. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News.
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The former vice president, Dick Cheney, has died at the age of 84. Cheney served alongside President George W. Bush and was a staunch supporter of enhanced surveillance and detention following the 911 attacks in 2001. Cheney was also a fierce critic of President Trump. U.S. futures are lower in after hours trading on Wall street following Tuesday's losses. This is NPR News.
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