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How Zohran Mamdani struck a chord with New York City voters

This time last year, few people outside New York City knew the name of Zohran Mamdani. Now, he is set to be the mayor of the nation's largest city. Lilia Luciano spoke with organizers about how he connected with voters.

CBS News

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Kansas mayor facing charges for allegedly voting as noncitizen

The mayor of a small town in rural Kansas is facing criminal charges for allegedly voting as a noncitizen. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has the details.

CBS America

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Democrats celebrate major victories in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia

On the day after election night, Democrats are celebrating major victories in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City. Ed O'Keefe breaks it down.

CBS News

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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday (November 4), capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the country's most visible Democratic figures.

Reuters

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Mamdani defeats Cuomo to become New York City's mayor

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic election with over 2 million votes cast.

Euronews

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Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani to become New York City's first Muslim mayor

The democratic socialist, who spent some of his formative years in South Africa, will be the first Muslim leader in the city’s history.

Africanews

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What has Trump said about key state and local elections?

While Tuesday's elections are local and statewide races, the outcomes will serve as a major test of President Trump's second term. President Trump himself has already weighed in on the New York City race, saying voters have "no choice" b...

CBS America

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What power does New York City's mayor have?

New York’s about to get a new mayor—with just a few hours left until voting begins. It’s a huge job—one that sees the officeholder meet some of the world’s most influential people. What responsibilities and actions are within the scope o...

Al Jazeera

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How Zohran Mamdani is reshaping New York’s mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani is shaking up New York’s mayoral race with a socialist platform that includes rent control and public transportation. The front-runner’s message is drawing both support and backlash from the city’s financial elite, includi...

CBC News

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Trump weighs in on New York City mayoral race

In his "60 Minutes" interview, President Trump weighed in on the race for mayor of New York City. Mr. Trump has declined to endorse the Republican nominee, Curtis Sliwa, and calls the Democratic Party nominee, Zohran Mamdani, a communist.

CBS America

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Mamdani commands double-digit lead over opponents in NYC mayoral race

Voters in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California have already hit the polls for early voting before election day on Nov. 4. CBS News producer Jared Ochacher is following the New York City mayoral race.

CBS America

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One week to go in East Coast mayoral and governor races

With one week to go before Election Day, key contests in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia are tightening as voters prepare to decide major local and state races.

CBS America

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Mamdani vows to embrace Muslim identity in face of "racist" attacks

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged Friday to further embrace his Muslim identity in response to growing attacks by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his surrogates that he characterized as “racist and base...

Africanews

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Mayor calls Vibrant Denver bond package 'wiser fiscal choice'

Denver7 sat down with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Citizens for No New Debt to discuss the Vibrant Denver bond package, particularly Denver Ballot Issue 2E.

Scripps Local

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ICE raids spark political outrage ahead of NYC mayoral election

ICE raids spark political outrage ahead of New York’s mayoral election—candidates unite in condemning immigration sweeps in Chinatown.

Al Jazeera

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Breaking down the key November races in NY, VA, CA and NJ

With exactly two weeks until Election Day, some key races could have big impacts nationwide. In New Jersey and Virginia, there are contests for governor. New York City voters will be choosing their next mayor, and in California, voters w...

CBS America

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N. Kansas City in talks with Royals for potential stadium relocation

NKC Mayor Jesse Smith announced that the city is entering confidential conversations with the Kansas City Royals about potentially relocating their stadium to the site of a former bowling alley.

Scripps Local

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Key moments from Trump and Hegseth remarks at military meeting

The gathering of America's top generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia was extraordinary -- and what they heard from President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth no less so.

CBS America

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Los Angeles mayor removes fire department chief

Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Department chief Kristin Crowley. Bass has criticized Crowley for a lack of preparation and mishandling the city's wildfire response, and said the department needs new leadership.

CBS News

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Thousands rally in the U.S. in support of Israel

Thousands of people gathered on Tuesday for a show of solidarity with Israel in New York, the city with the largest number of Jews in the world outside of the Jewish state, while in Los Angeles local rabbis and Jewish organisations held ...

France 24

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Prosecutors investigate Turkish governments after quake

Turkish gov’t has acknowledged some of its laws & legal procedures may have to be changed or updated after the Turkish people demand answers over their recent tragedy.

Al Jazeera

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NYC Council unveils monkeypox plans

Council members who are a part of the LGBTQ Caucus unveiled what they say is the first major legislative package in the nation to address monkeypox.

Fox News

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State abortion bans and protections take affect

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Different states have laws and protections that will soon go into affect following the Supreme Court decisio...

Bloomberg

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NYC offers monkeypox vaccine in U.S. first

New York City health officials are among the first in the nation to make the monkeypox vaccine available to those most at risk, and have opened a vaccination clinic in Chelsea, but there are already supply issues complicating its rollout.

Fox News

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AZ House Speaker recalls Jan. 6 testimony

Bowers said efforts by Trump’s backers have harmed the nation, undercut trust in elections and the right of people to vote their conscience. "I just think it is horrendous. It’s terrible," Bowers said. "The result of throwing the pebble ...

Fox News

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California signs executive order for crypto

One U.S. state known for being the birthplace of technical innovation is now moving to embrace cryptocurrency as no other state has before. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last week to begin crafting regulations fo...

Cheddar News

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California declares 'voice of reason' in abortion debate

Advocates in California are seeking to transform the US state into an abortion haven, as millions of people across the United States may soon need to travel thousands of kilometres in search of care.

Al Jazeera

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Russian politician flees after speaking out

Nina Belyave, a councillor from Voronezh, decided it was too dangerous to stay in Russia after speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

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Kidnapped Melitopol mayor brands Russian captors 'zombies'

Ivan Fedorov, held for five days earlier in the war before being freed, met President Macron at the Elysée Palace on Friday during a European trip to appeal for more aid.

France 24

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Athletes, performers exempted from vaccine mandates

New York City's mayor will announce Thursday that he's exempting athletes and performers from the citys vaccine mandate for private workers, a move that will allow Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving to play home games and unvaccinated baseb...

Scripps News