Progressive primary wins ignite debate over Democratic Party direction, observers say

Democratic Socialist-backed candidates continue to win primaries in several cities ahead of the midterm elections.
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Democratic Socialist-backed candidates continue to win primaries in several cities ahead of the midterm elections.
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HAMLIN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Construction is set to begin soon on a $2 million addition to solar farm in Hamlin that will be nearly 7,000 square feet. Swenson Solar Farm has filed permits to break ground on their Operations and Maintenance building at their facility on the 1700 block of CR 171 Aug...

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Democratic Socialist-backed candidates continue to win primaries in several cities ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump also said the U.S. is interested in partnering with Ukraine on drone technology.

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Still without power in Abilene? You're not alone! Some Abilene residents are still waiting for their power to be restored after Sunday's severe storms. As of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, roughly 219 AEP Texas customers in Abilene remained without electricity. According to AEP T...

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Andrew Gillum, known to many as the Obama-backed Democratic politician, has been arrested after police said they found drugs in his car.

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U.S. Central Command on Tuesday announced the launch of more strikes against targets in Iran.

SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Lake Sweetwater Spillway has been closed to the public until further notice due to ongoing littering and excessive trash left throughout the area. According to the City of Sweetwater, much of the recent litter was left behind following Fourth of July celebratio...

An illegal immigrant was shot and killed by an ICE agent after he allegedly tried to ram officers with a car in Houston, according to reports.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is celebrating another addition to its growing giraffe herd after welcoming its third giraffe calf in just over two months. Early Monday morning, July 6, giraffe Malaika gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Zoo keepers said the calf was on her feet and m...

On Capitol Hill, there's been no sign of the senior senator from Kentucky.
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