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Social Democrats projected to retain power in north German state of Bremen

Initial projections show Germany's Social Democrats winning regional elections in northern state of Bremen BERLIN -- Initial projections showed Germany's Social Democrats winning regional elections held Sunday in the north ern state of Bremen, making it likely they will continue running a city they’ve governed since World War II. German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF reported that the Social Democrats received about 30% of the vote, ahead of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, which had about 25%. The Social Democrats' two junior coalition partners, the Greens and the Left party, were together projected to win more than 20%. Bremen Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte said there were “good reasons” to continue the center-left alliance but added that he would also speak with the Christian Democrats. A local protest party, Angry Citizens, received more than 10% of the vote, according to German media. Almost 500,000 voters ages 16 and older in Bremen and its North Sea excl...

4 found dead at Maine home, 3 shot on interstate in connected incidents: Police

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Three drivers were shot on a Maine interstate on Tuesday shortly after four people were found dead in a nearby home in what police are calling connected incidents . Three drivers were shot on a Maine interstate on Tuesday shortly after four people were found dead in a nearby home in what police are calling connected incidents . A person of interest has been detained, Maine State Police said, adding that there's no threat to the public. Four people were first found dead inside a home in Bowdoin, and a short time later, around 10:30 a.m., three people were shot while driving south on Inter state 295 in Yarmouth, police said. Maine State Police said a shooting on Interstate 295 was tied to four bodies found in a home in Bowdoin, April 18, 2023. WMTW The interstate victims have been hospitalized. One person is in critical condition, police said. The cause and manner of death for the four people found dead in Bowdoin have not yet been determined, according to police. Yarmouth i...

3 power substations vandalized in Washington state, over 14K lost power

Three power substation facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, on Christmas morning, knocking out power to more than 14,000 customers. Three power sub station facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, on Christmas morning, knocking out power to more than 14,000 customers, authorities said. Two of the break-ins were at Tacoma Public Utilities substations and the third was at a Puget Sound Energy station, according to the sheriff's office in Pierce County, which encompasses Tacoma. No suspects are in custody, according to the sheriff's office. "It is unknown if there are any motives or if this was a coordinated attack on the power systems," the sheriff's office said in a statement. MORE: Attacks, plots similar to sabotage of North Carolina power grid have threatened infrastructure nationwide Tacoma Public Utilities said about 2,000 of its customers are still without power and crews are working on restoration. The Department of ...