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FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2018, file photo, CNN journalist Jim Acosta does a standup before a new conference with President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House in Washington. CNN sued the Trump administration Tuesday, demanding that correspondent Jim Acosta’s credentials to cover the White House be returned because it violates the constitutional right of freedom of the press. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
November 13, 2018 - 1:15 pm

CNN Sues Trump Over Dispute About Reporter's Credentials

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN took its access battle against the Trump administration to court on Tuesday, demanding the reinstatement of correspondent Jim Acosta's White House credentials because their revocation violates the right of freedom of the press. Besides seeking an injunction to let Acosta return...
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Susan Bucher, second right, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections and Judge August Bonavita, seated at center left, look at provisional ballots in Riviera Beach, Fla., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A possible recount looms in a tight Florida gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and agriculture commission race. (AP Photo/Josh Repogle)
November 10, 2018 - 2:01 pm

Another Florida Recount

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida secretary of state ordered recounts in the U.S. Senate and governor races on Saturday, an unprecedented review of two major contests in the state that took five weeks to decide the 2000 presidential election. Secretary Ken Detzner issued the order after the...
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Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom on Nov. 8, 2018.
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Doug Sovern
November 08, 2018 - 2:26 pm

Newsom: 'Insane' To Normalize Mass Shootings

Governor-elect Gavin Newsom had carefully laid plans to serve food to the homeless at St. Anthony’s Dining Room in San Francisco on Thursday.
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KCBS Radio Overnight News
November 06, 2018 - 8:18 pm

Back In Power

Nancy Pelosi appears likely to become the next speaker of the House after voters swept the Democratic Party into control of the lower house of Congress, according to projections. "A Democratic Congress will work toward solutions that bring us together because we've all had enough of division," said...
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KCBS Radio Overnight News
November 06, 2018 - 7:08 pm

Feinstein Gets Another Senate Term

California voters re-elected incumbent Sen. Dianne Feinstein, choosing her over state Sen. Kevin de Leon, according to CBS News projections. Feinstein survived the challenge from her fellow Democrat and will begin a fifth term in the Senate. At the age of 85, she is the oldest member of the Senate...
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Gavin Newsom rides through California on a bus tour as part of his campaign for goernor.
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KCBS Radio Overnight News
November 06, 2018 - 6:33 pm

Gavin Newsom Projected To Be California Governor

Gavin Newsom defeated John Cox in the challenge to become California's next governor.
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High turnout was reported in Alameda County on Election Day 2018.
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KCBS Radio Afternoon News
November 06, 2018 - 4:20 pm

Long Lines And High Turnout At Bay Area Election Sites

Long lines and massive get-out-the-vote efforts were common sights around the Bay Area on Tuesday even though few of the marquee races appeared to be competitive in California.
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Voters pose outside of the South San Francisco public library on Election Day 2018.
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Matt Bigler
November 06, 2018 - 12:36 pm

Ballot Selfies Are Popular, Legal And Easier Than Ever On Election Day

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — More and more voters are taking "ballot selfies" as they head to polling places today. These photos are legal and even encouraged by officials who've provided cardboard props to make the moment more memorable. While kids picked up stickers saying they will be "future voters,",...
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Dreamstime
November 06, 2018 - 2:00 am

Live Results From California's Congressional Races

See all the results from California's 53 congressional districts. The control of several Southern California seats with Republican incumbents was considered crucial to the Democratic Party's hope of regaining a majority in the House of Representatives. There's an interactive map for every district...
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Dreamstime
November 06, 2018 - 2:00 am

Which Ballot Propositions Passed And Failed

See the list below for results from California's ballot propositions, including the efforts to repeal the gas tax and change rent control, as well as the outcome of a San Francisco measure that would tax some businesses to fund homeless services.
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