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Michigan's only current Black member of Congress, Democrat Brenda Lawrence, is retiring, leaving an open seat to represent much of Detroit.

For the first time in about 70 years, Detroit won't have a Black Democrat in Congress

Detroiters could elect a Black Republican to the U.S. House. But GOP candidates face a skeptical voting bloc in the Democratic stronghold.

Brazil celebrates independence day ahead of presidential election

Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are flocking to Rio's most famous beach to celebrate Independence day - and a military display with an ominous undertow ahead of next month's election.

A help wanted sign is posted in the window of a Tierrasanta business. San Diego, Calif. March 31, 2022.

San Diego County unemployment decreases to 3.1%, despite loss of 6,900 jobs

According to the EDD, between June and July, nonfarm employment retracted by 6,700 jobs, from 1,515,500 to 1,508,800. Agricultural jobs decreased by 200 month-over-month.

Levi's pulling out of Russia reminds people of the country's jean smuggler era

With over a hundred businesses cutting ties with Russia, one company in particular, Levi's, is reminding people of a time in Russian history when Western jeans were a well sought after commodity.

Cliff Coddington inspects a young orange tree that's been uprooted by Hurricane Ian on a ranch he runs in Sarasota County, Fla.

Florida agriculture has been slammed by Hurricane Ian

Agriculture is a major industry in Florida and Hurricane Ian destroyed farms, killed livestock and toppled citrus trees. Farmers have faced challenges before and vow to come out stronger.

Cinco de Mayo is part of a deeper story of 2 nations trying to define themselves

Cinco de Mayo has come to stand for a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. On May 5, 1862, an epic battle was fought and won by Mexicans, which helped shape the future of Mexico and the U.S.

Deshaun Watson, #4 of the Cleveland Brown, looks to throw against the Jacksonville Jaguars during a football game at TIAA Bank Field on August 12, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Deshaun Watson is suspended for 11 games. How does the NFL make those decisions?

Behavior that is "illegal, violent, dangerous or irresponsible" is a violation of league policy. It applies to team owners, coaches, players, game officials and any other NFL employee.

Chula Vista park closed, clearing encampment and forcing homeless out

Service groups were on hand to help provide resources for the dozens of homeless people who were displaced.

The outside of Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco last month. The upheaval at the influential social media company threatens to make political violence worse around the world, according to human rights activists.

Twitter's chaos could make political violence worse outside of the U.S.

Under the chaotic changes unleashed by Elon Musk, Twitter users in the U.S. are confronting problems that have long plagued the social network in other parts of the world.

New York City is on track to experience twice as many e-bike-related fires this year compared to last. Above, the remains of a fire in January in a Bronx apartment.

Fires from exploding e-bike batteries multiply in NYC — sometimes fatally

New York City is on track this year to record twice as many fires caused by e-bike and e-scooter batteries as last year, and four times as many as the year before.

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