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Democrats believe immigration drove voters in Miami mayoral election

For the first time in almost 30 years, Miami has chosen a Democrat to serve as mayor. Eileen Higgins beat out Republican opponent Emilio Gonzalez, who was endorsed by President Trump, in Tuesday's runoff election.

CBS America

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San Diego County parks raise camping and recreation fees starting January 2025

San Diego County will increase fees for camping, fishing, and boat rentals at county parks and facilities starting January 2.

Scripps Local

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The AI rush is heating up the power grid, and your costs

AI data centers are fueling a surge in power demand, straining grids, driving up electric bills, and leaving more Americans behind on payments.

Scripps News

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Outgoing FDNY commissioner on resigning after Mamdani's election

The outgoing commissioner of the New York City Fire Department is speaking out in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil. Robert Tucker resigned one day after Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor.

CBS America

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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...

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...

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