Politics

Russia tightens security in Kursk region, as fight continues against Ukraine’s surprise incursion

KYIV, Ukraine -- Russia on Saturday announced increased security measures in the border region of Kursk, where an incursion this…

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Trump campaign projects confidence and looks to young male voters for an edge on Harris

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- As Donald Trump adjusts to the reality of his new race against Kamala Harris, his…

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Islamic State claims responsibility for explosion in Kabul that killed at least 1

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Monday for a minivan explosion in the Afghan capital that killed…

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Man who attacked police at the US Capitol with poles gets 20 years, one of longest Jan. 6 sentences

WASHINGTON -- A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison…

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Serbia’s populist president says lithium protests are part of a ‘hybrid’ warfare against his country

BELGRADE, Serbia -- Serbia’s president Sunday accused demonstrators who opposed a lithium mining project in the Balkan country of being…

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON -- ABC’s “This Week” — Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.___NBC's “Meet…

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Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted due to a mechanical issue but landed safely nearby, airport staff says

Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted due to a mechanical issue but landed safely nearby, airport staff says

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Seoul says North Korea has flown more trash balloons toward South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s military says North Korea is again flying balloons likely carrying trash toward the South,…

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Georgia lawmaker charged with driving under influence after hitting bicycle in bike lane of street

ATLANTA -- Georgia state Rep. Devan Seabaugh is accused of driving under the influence after authorities say he ran into…

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Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Bernie Moreno faults rival for distancing himself from Harris

LANCASTER, Ohio -- Republican Bernie Moreno blasted Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown as he followed his campaign bus on its…

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Meet the press? Hold that thought. The candidate sit-down interview ain’t what it used to be

During Kamala Harris' thrill ride that has upended the 2024 presidential campaign, journalists for the most part have been on…

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Jan. 6 defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, others

A Nevada man awaiting trial on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot has been jailed after allegedly making threats…

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Body camera footage shows local police anger at Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt

WASHINGTON -- In the chaotic aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally last month, a…

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A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country’s first Native American female governor

If Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are elected this fall, not only would…

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Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in fake electors case, court records show

The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of former President Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the…

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primaries

WASHINGTON -- Voters in Wisconsin will select candidates on Tuesday who will compete in some of the fall’s most closely…

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Russia blocks Signal messaging app as authorities tighten control over information

Russia’s state communications watchdog says it has blocked access to the Signal messaging app, the latest move in the authorities…

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For freed Russian opposition activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin is his priority

BERLIN -- All Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin had with him when he was released from his penal colony in…

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut’s state primaries

WASHINGTON -- Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen.…

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont’s state primaries

WASHINGTON -- Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary on Tuesday for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov.…

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