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Swedish Amateur Meja Örtengren Leads Before Final Round in European Tour

Erik Menendez Denied Parole by California Board

Erik Menendez is denied parole by the parole board in California. Menendez murdered his parents together with his older brother in 1989.

California Senate Approves New Electoral Map for More Democratic Seats

California's state senate has voted to redraw the electoral districts in the state with the goal of getting more congressional seats for the Democrats. The decision comes a day after Texas took steps to do the same thing to the advantage of the Republicans.

Texas Redistricting Plan Aims to Boost Republican Seats

Texas has taken the first step to redraw the boundaries of the state's electoral districts. The purpose is to secure congressional seats for the Republicans in next year's midterm elections – but California promises to respond in kind to the Democrats' advantage.

Texas Democrats End Protest and Return Home

The Democrats in the Texas state congress are going back home to their state. The politicians have been in hiding for almost two weeks to stop the state's attempt to redraw the boundaries of the electoral district to the Republicans' advantage.

Systembolaget Sees Continued Decline in American Product Sales

The Swedes continue to choose American products off at Systembolaget. The summer's decline is clear. If this keeps up it can have an effect on our purchases, says Marie Hultin, category manager at Systembolaget.

Texas Democrats Plan Return Amid Electoral Map Dispute

Democrats in Texas have been in hiding for almost two weeks to stop the state's attempt to redraw the boundaries of the electoral district in favor of the Republicans. Now, however, the Democrats plan to return – on two conditions.

Volvo Challenges California's Emission Targets in US Court

Volvo has been caught between different environmental regulations in the USA. Now the Swedish truck giant is suing, together with other truck companies, the supervisory authorities in California.