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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court ruling today says when states draw voting districts, they can count everyone in the district -- and not just eligible voters. And in doing so, the court unanimously endorsed election maps that bolster the growing political influence of Latinos. The case from Texas offered a test of the principle of "one person, one vote" -- the requirement that the court laid out in 1964 when it said political districts have to be roughly equal in population.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are predicting victory tomorrow in Wisconsin. Trump had been on the defensive over the weekend, and suggesting that his message wasn't getting through to voters. But today he's telling supporters that a win tomorrow will bring an end to the fight for the Republican nomination.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes are ending mostly lower in a relatively quiet day of trading on Wall Street. Virgin America jumped 40 percent after agreeing to be acquired by Alaska Air. The Dow edged down 55 points. The S&P gave up six points, and the Nasdaq moved 22 points lower. The price of U.S. crude oil declined 3 percent in New York.
BOSTON (AP) — Forecasters say more of New England than previously thought could see up to 6 inches of snow from an April storm. The National Weather Service says the areas in the maximum range for snowfall have expanded east into Boston and the suburbs and north into southern New Hampshire. The slow-moving storm was expected to last through the evening, when temperatures are supposed to plummet.
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge says supermodel Stephanie Seymour can enter programs for first-time offenders that could result in the dismissal of drunken driving and other charges. They were filed after two car accidents on the same day. The former Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated model apologized for her conduct and said she was ashamed during an appearance today in Stamford Superior Court.
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