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Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City.

The 34-year-old far-left state lawmaker defeated candidates including former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

He'll be the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa.

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Democrats won both races for Governor on Tuesday.

Former Congress member Abigail Spanberger was elected in Virginia.

Her campaign focused on economic issues.

Representative Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey's governor's race.

She campaigned as a former prosecutor who would stand up to President Donald Trump.

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A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded while taking off from Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday.

At least seven people wre killed and 11 injured.

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The federal government shutdown has entered its record-breaking 36th day.

The standoff is centered around Affordable Care Act health care subsidies.