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Vermont Democratic gubernatorial nominee Christine Hallquist embraces a supporter. Hallquist became the first openly transgender person to win a major party nomination for governor.

A Big Night For Democratic Diversity, And 3 Other Primary Takeaways

For the first time, a transgender candidate won a major party nomination for governor. Plus, a possible new chapter in the #MeToo era; education as a major theme; and high Democratic turnout.

Activists from Concerned Women for America make a stop on their bus tour in Indianapolis, where Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly is facing pressure from the right as he prepares to vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh just weeks before Election Day.

Kavanaugh Fight Puts Vulnerable Senators In A Tight Spot

The president's Supreme Court pick meets Wednesday with Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp, who are both up for re-election in red states while under intense pressure from activists.

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, is facing allegations of domestic abuse, which he denies. The DNC says it is reviewing the claims.

Keith Ellison Wins Primary In Minnesota, As DNC Reviews Domestic Abuse Allegations

In its first statement on the allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, the national Democratic Party says, "All allegations of domestic abuse are disturbing and should be taken seriously."

Vermont Democratic gubernatorial nominee Christine Hallquist, a transgender woman and former electric company executive, applauds with her supporters during her election night party in Burlington, Vt.

Vermont Democrat Christine Hallquist Is First Transgender Nominee For Governor

Hallquist is the first openly transgender candidate in the U.S. to win a major party's nomination for governor. Primaries were also decided Tuesday in Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh speaks at a news conference about the death of student athlete Jordan McNair, who collapsed at football practice and later died.

University Of Maryland Accepts Responsibility For Football Player's Death

President Wallace Loh admitted at a news conference on Tuesday that the school's athletic training staff "misdiagnosed" Jordan McNair's collapse and that their failures led to his death.

The Hall of Justice in downtown San Diego is pictured in this undated photo.

San Diego Will Pay SoccerCity Legal Fees

The city of San Diego is on the hook for legal fees racked up by SoccerCity backers who defended their initiative in court this summer.

A screenshot of game play from Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta.

'Call Of Duty Black Ops 4' Is Coming To Gaming Consoles Soon

Video games are rivaling Hollywood movies for entertainment value

"The pattern was abuse, deny and cover up," said Attorney General Josh Shapiro at a press conference in Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Report Reveals Widespread Sexual Abuse By Over 300 Priests In Pennsylvania

A long-awaited grand jury investigation into clergy sexual abuse details decades of misconduct and cover-up in six of the state's eight Roman Catholic dioceses.

The Trump campaign says former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman violated an agreement she signed not to disparage Trump or disclose proprietary information.

Trump Campaign Targets Omarosa Manigault Newman Over Tell-All Book

The president's campaign arm has filed a complaint against the former White House aide, saying she violated a 2016 agreement with her book and publicity tour.

A proponent of amending Proposition 13 to increase tax revenue from commercial and industrial properties holds a sign that reads "Schools and Communities First," Aug. 14, 2018.

Coalition Submits Signatures To Amend Proposition 13 In 2020 Election

Backers of a proposed initiative that could increase taxes on commercial and industrial properties by undoing some protections imposed by 1978's Proposition 13 submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday in hopes of getting the issue before voters in 2020.

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