Korva Coleman

There are primary elections in four states today, Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina.

In Maine, there's been a lot of attention on the Democratic primary for the U.S.

Senate.

From Maine Public Radio, Kevin Miller reports on Graham Plattner's campaign.

California held its primary election last week, but mail-in votes are still being counted.

In the Los Angeles mayor's race, City Council Member Netanya Rahman will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.

From Members Station LAist, Frank Stoltz reports.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the northern coast of Cuba yesterday.

It was so powerful that people in wide parts of Florida felt the shaking.

Some buildings were evacuated in Miami-Dade County as a precaution, but no damage or injuries were reported.

The Men's World Cup soccer tournament opens this Thursday.

NPR's William Jones reports four countries will play in the World Cup for the first time.

has barred a soccer referee who now won't work at the World Cup.

Omar Artan of Somalia was named Africa's best soccer ref last year.

U.S.

immigration officials barred him from the country.

Somalia says Artan had a valid U.S.

visa, even though the Trump administration has barred Somali nationals from entering the United States.

I'm Corva Coleman, NPR News.