Politics

Philippines says China was alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

MANILA, Philippines -- China expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed…

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alaska’s primaries

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska voters on Tuesday will shrink the pool of contenders for its highly sought-after U.S.…

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What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them

WASHINGTON -- As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris successfully defended the death penalty in court, despite her past crusade against…

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India will hold local polls in disputed Kashmir from Sept. 18, 5 years after revoking its autonomy

India will hold local polls in disputed Kashmir from Sept. 18, 5 years after revoking its autonomy

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Alabama election officials make voter registration inactive for thousands of potential noncitizens

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Thousands of registered voters in Alabama who have previously been identified as noncitizens by the federal government…

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Biden says he backs new election in Venezuela but provides no details as US and allies reject Maduro's claims of victory

Biden says he backs new election in Venezuela but provides no details as US and allies reject Maduro's claims of…

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Biden administration says list price of 10 drugs commonly used by Medicare recipients will be cut by 38% to 79%

Biden administration says list price of 10 drugs commonly used by Medicare recipients will be cut by 38% to 79%

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Walz and Vance agree to an Oct. 1 vice presidential debate on CBS

Walz and Vance agree to an Oct. 1 vice presidential debate on CBS

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Russian authorities refuse to open criminal investigation into Navalny’s death, his widow says

Russian authorities have refused to open a criminal investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in…

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These six House races are ones to watch in this year’s election

WASHINGTON -- Resources are pouring into the few truly competitive congressional races expected to help determine the balance of power…

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv troops captured Russian town of Sudzha in Kursk region

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv troops captured Russian town of Sudzha in Kursk region

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Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk

TOKYO -- Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an…

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UN envoy says South Sudan is not ready to hold its first post-independence elections in December

South Sudan is not ready to hold its first post-independence elections in December and political players are discussing whether voting…

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Election 2024: US Rep. Ilhan Omar defeats Don Samuels in Minnesota Democratic primary

2024-08-16 00:55:02 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad”…

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What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the US presidential race

NEW YORK -- Details emerged over the weekend of a suspected Iranian cyber intrusion into the campaign of Republican presidential…

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‘Chaos agent’: Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election

WASHINGTON -- With less than three months before the U.S. election, Iran is intensifying its efforts to meddle in American…

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Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking documents to cast doubt on 2020 election

LANSING, Mich. -- A pro-Trump lawyer who is facing felony charges in Michigan of improperly accessing voting equipment following the…

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Mongolia is in the tourism spotlight and making it easier to visit. Reindeer sledding, anyone?

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping…

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Turnout in Wisconsin election tops 26%, highest in 60 years for fall primary in presidential year

MADISON, Wis. -- Turnout in Wisconsin's election Tuesday was the highest in 60 years for a presidential year partisan primary,…

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Ukraine’s Kursk attack surprised Russia and perhaps some of its backers

BRUSSELS -- Ukraine has stolen the battlefield initiative from Russia with its cross-border offensive into the Kursk region. But its…

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