Politics

Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control

WASHINGTON -- In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing…

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UK is ‘broke and broken,’ new government says amid shortfall in public finances

LONDON -- Britain’s new left-leaning government said Sunday that the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its…

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With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills

WASHINGTON -- As former President Donald Trump faces a supercharged Democratic fundraising effort, a persistent drag on his campaign’s coffers…

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Polish journalist suspended for calling ‘Imagine’ a ‘vision of communism’ during Olympic opening

WARSAW, Poland -- The Polish state broadcaster on Saturday suspended a television journalist who, during the Olympic Games opening ceremony,…

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FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

WASHINGTON -- Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet…

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Venezuela election 2024: Venezuelans cast their vote, Maduro faces challenge from González

2024-07-29 06:15:02 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans waited anxiously for the results of Sunday’s presidential election that could pave the…

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Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked text messages

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former FBI officials settled lawsuits with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving claims that…

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Venezuela votes in election as opposition challenges Maduro’s grip on power | Elections News

2024-07-28 23:10:02 About 21 million people are registered to vote, as reinvigorated opposition aims to end 25 years of socialist…

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The Latest: Venezuela chooses between another presidential term for Maduro or a big change

2024-07-28 23:00:02 Venezuelans are choosing whether to give another six years to President Nicolás Maduro and extend the policies that…

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FBI says Donald Trump was struck in ear by a bullet during assassination attempt as it moves to clarify what happened

FBI says Donald Trump was struck in ear by a bullet during assassination attempt as it moves to clarify what…

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Judge takes final step to overturn Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A judge issued a final order Friday to overturn a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron…

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Chinese police say 8 people died after a vehicle hit pedestrians in Changsha

BEIJING -- Eight people died after a vehicle hit pedestrians early Saturday in the central Chinese city of Changsha, police…

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Volunteers and donations surge into Democratic campaigns with Harris atop the ticket

WASHINGTON -- The day after Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race for the White House, Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee's…

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AP PHOTOS: Venezuelans rally ahead of election many see as biggest threat yet for President Maduro

Flags, motorcycles, electronic merengue and all sorts of T-shirts — including one styled as a photo collage of Taylor Swift’s…

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Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals

BOSTON -- Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified…

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UN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A U.N. body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader,…

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Harris makes a pre-taped appearance on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ to urge Americans to vote

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Kamala Harris crashed the season finale of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,” urging Americans to vote…

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Russia detains former deputy defense minister on corruption charges

FILE - Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov, left, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, center, and Chief of the General Staff Valery…

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Justice Department defends group’s right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

CONCORD, N.H. -- The federal Justice Department is defending the legal right to challenge robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters…

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

WASHINGTON -- Arizona is already expected to play a critical role in the White House race as it did in…

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