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Stephen Richer, the Maricopa County recorder in Phoenix, was widely criticized by Republicans for defending the state’s voting system against false claims about the 2020 election.

Democrats are buzzing, but sustaining the momentum is the next challenge. “How long does the honeymoon last?” one Republican pollster asked. “Who knows.”

The Republican firebrand and fierce Trump ally prevailed over Mark Lamb, while Representative Ruben Gallego was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Leaders of Los Angeles County, where more than 75,000 homeless people live, voted on Tuesday to reaffirm that they would not criminalize homelessness.

The legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but concerns about free speech and fierce industry lobbying pose challenges.

The vice president released an ad called “Fearless” that focuses on her time as a prosecutor, while a spot from the former president attacked her as soft on immigration.

Hundreds of Vietnamese civilians died at the hands of American soldiers, but Lieutenant Calley was the only one found guilty.

She ran to the left as progressive ideas dominated the last competitive Democratic primary. Now, in a tough general election, Republicans are digging up her old stances.

Flash floods rushed through portions of the park on Sunday. Dollywood was expected to reopen on Monday.