Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
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Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
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Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
The Democratic candidate was running for the Senate in Maine.
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Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
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WATCH: Low-flying hot air balloon slams into car in East Texas
The images were captured by a mother who says she was on her way to book a hot air balloon ride with her son, but quickly changed their minds.
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WATCH: Low-flying hot air balloon slams into car in East Texas
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Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign
He had lost significant support and financial backing among Democrats in the wake of a POLITICO report that a woman said he forced her to have sex. He denied the claim.
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Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign
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Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault accusation
His decision comes days before a key deadline, allowing Maine’s Democratic Party to select a new candidate to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a critical contest for Senate control.
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Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault accusation
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These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
Several Maine Democrats expressed interest in running for the Senate even before Mr. Platner suspended his bid.
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These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
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28 people injured after bus crashes into building in Maryland: Authorities
The incident occurred in Pikesville, located northwest of Baltimore, just outside the city limits.
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28 people injured after bus crashes into building in Maryland: Authorities
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OFICIAL: Rafael Márquez toma el control de la Selección Mexicana tras la era de Javier Aguirre
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Colombia vuelve a quedarse corta y el sueño termina en octavos de final | Conexión Mundial
Colombia volvió a despedirse antes de los cuartos de final tras caer en penales frente a Suiza. Nuestros expertos debatieron por qué una generación llena de talento no ha logrado dar el salto definitivo desde la histórica actuación en Brasil 2014.
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Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.
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Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
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La Bota de Oro entra en su etapa decisiva con Messi al frente | Conexión Mundial
La carrera por la Bota de Oro de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 está más cerrada que nunca. Lionel Messi lidera con ocho goles, mientras Kylian Mbappé y Erling Haaland lo siguen muy de cerca con siete anotaciones, manteniendo abierta la lucha.
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México termina en noveno lugar del Mundial, por encima de Brasil, Alemania y Países Bajos
La selección mexicana fue la mejor de todas las eliminadas en la fase de octavos de final.
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México termina en noveno lugar del Mundial, por encima de Brasil, Alemania y Países Bajos
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WATCH: Starbucks says it'll pay its baristas to make TikToks
Starting this summer, the company says baristas can earn a direct cut of the ad revenue, as long as their videos are Starbucks approved. ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses more.
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WATCH: Starbucks says it'll pay its baristas to make TikToks
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The U.S. Attacks Iran Again
Also, tech I.P.O.s are causing a housing frenzy in the Bay Area. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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The U.S. Attacks Iran Again
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2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the Pack
The HBO Max medical series earned 25 nominations in the drama category. And in comedy, the final season of “Hacks” set a record with 24 nominations.
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2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the Pack
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Platner campaign quietly polls potential replacements as pressure mounts
The poll tested head-to-head matchups between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and five possible Democratic replacements.
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Platner campaign quietly polls potential replacements as pressure mounts
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Former judge avoids prison after being convicted of obstructing immigration agents
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman imposed a $5,000 fine.
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Former judge avoids prison after being convicted of obstructing immigration agents
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Which Country Has the Best-Dressed World Cup Fans?
At World Cup matches featuring teams from five continents, our photographer captured fans, flags, fringe, face paint and at least one horned helmet.
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Lopez: On Skid Row, it's been decades of frustration. Will the next mayor have a plan?
Exhausted Skid Row merchants' rep: "If something is working down here, you can't prove it by me."
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Lopez: On Skid Row, it's been decades of frustration. Will the next mayor have a plan?
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From The Sports Desk: Argentina’s great escape
Lionel Messi scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — to help his team to one of the greatest World Cup comebacks.
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Black mold and $1 wages: Settlement forces immigrant detention centers to protect workers
A settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California's workplace safety and health requirements.
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Black mold and $1 wages: Settlement forces immigrant detention centers to protect workers
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Chabria: UC could go back to using the SAT and ACT for admissions. Here's why that doesn't add up
UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.
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Chabria: UC could go back to using the SAT and ACT for admissions. Here's why that doesn't add up
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Seth Doane and Jim Axelrod among contenders for '60 Minutes' roles
CBS News is closing in on replacements for Scott Pelley and other departures from the venerable news magazine.
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Seth Doane and Jim Axelrod among contenders for '60 Minutes' roles
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The Kamala Harris lesson Maine Democrats don’t want to repeat
Some voters are getting flashbacks to 2024 as the pressure on Graham Platner to drop out increases.
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The Kamala Harris lesson Maine Democrats don’t want to repeat
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Platner's collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide
Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.
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Platner's collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide
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DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion
The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.
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DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion
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Most Senate Dems say Platner should drop out. Here's where they all stand.
The revolt included some top former allies who had previously defied calls to distance themselves from Platner.
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Most Senate Dems say Platner should drop out. Here's where they all stand.
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Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to ‘step aside’
It’s Sanders’ first comment since POLITICO reported on Monday that a woman who dated Platner says he sexually assaulted her.
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Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to ‘step aside’
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Mamdani calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
The New York City mayor never endorsed, but several of his top aides have played leading roles on the progressive oysterman’s campaign.
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Mamdani calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race