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Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., introduces U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Delta Center Stage in Greenville, Miss., on April 1, 2022.

Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson says the U.S. came close to losing democracy

Fighting for civil rights and three decades in the House have primed Mississippi's Bennie Thompson for the most high-profile moment of his career — leading this month's hearings on Jan. 6.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov listens to questions during a news conference in Antalya, Turkey, in March 2022.

Russia's Lavrov in Turkey to discuss plan to ship Ukrainian grain

The talks scheduled for Wednesday aim to unlock an estimated 22 million tons of grains sitting in silos in Ukraine.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks at a news conference on Aug. 17, 2021 in Sacramento, Calif.

Bonta on pace to face GOP challenger in California AG race

He was trailed by the GOP’s endorsed candidate, Nathan Hochman, with 17%.

File photo of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, talking to Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, Friday, April 22, 2022, in Agoura Hills, Calif.

Newsom, Padilla cruise to easy primary victory

His opponent will be little-known Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle.

Keith Reid proudly puts on his "I Voted" sticker after casting his ballot in the 2022 primary election at the SDSU campus.

Many San Diegans sit out the primary vote

It’s California's primary election, but the polling places in San Diego County have looked empty most of the day.

U.S. President Joe Biden, left, talks with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., outside the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday as the two discuss ongoing negotiations in the Senate around gun law legislation.

Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week

Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws.

Olena Vorobiova (left) gets ready for a dental procedure at Inspire Smiles with Elona Gaball (right).

Russian-born dentist does pro bono dental work for Ukrainian refugee

The San Diego dentist says while she can't stop the war in Ukraine, she can help make life better for local Ukrainians.

Mike Garcia addresses supporters in Simi Valley, Calif., back in January.

GOP incumbents face House primaries in Democratic California

Two of the incumbents are trying to surmount challenges tied to former President Donald Trump: One voted to support his impeachment after the U.S. Capitol insurrection; the other fought against it.

Asylum-seeking migrants from Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela arrive on U.S. soil, after crossing the Colorado River, from Mexico on Feb. 21, in Yuma, Arizona.

With Cubans leaving en masse, much of Cuba's real estate is up for sale

Cubans are fleeing because of a steep economic downturn. Immigration is a big issue as leaders meet at this week's Summit of the Americas — but communist-controlled Cuba isn't invited.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom stops at IBEW Local 6 union hall in San Francisco on Sept. 14, 2021, to speak with union workers and volunteers.

Democrat Gavin Newsom to face Republican Brian Dahle in California race for governor

After swiftly grabbing the top spot in the "top two" primary on Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is favored to win reelection in November over Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle.

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