LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. House battles are taking shape that could tip the balance of power in Congress. In the heavily Democratic California, Republican House members are facing tough challenges in several districts. Republican U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo of Mississippi was forced into a runoff after a congressional ethics watchdog raised questions about his…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed has resigned his post five days after federal charges were announced against him and two others for allegedly accepting bribes and misusing their offices for personal gain. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Reed announced his resignation Tuesday, saying in a statement that…
1 of 9Tampa Bay Rays’ Taylor Walls reacts after hitting a game-ending home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the 10th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th…