Politics

Algerian court certifies Tebboune’s landslide reelection win

ALGIERS, Algeria -- Algeria's constitutional court on Saturday certified the landslide victory of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in last weekend's election…

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Garland condemns “escalation of attacks” and threats against Justice Department employees

Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned "an escalation of attacks" against the Justice Department in a speech to employees on Thursday,…

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Biden administration appears to be in no rush to stop U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden has voiced his opposition to Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel, but the federal government appears…

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Comoros president is ‘slightly injured’ in knife attack. The suspect is found dead in police cell

MORONI, Comoros -- The president of the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros was "slightly injured" in a knife attack…

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Vinesh Phogat alleges ’politics’ behind photo with PT Usha after Paris Olympics debacle: ‘I was heartbroken because…’

Wrestler and Congress leader Vinesh Phogat alleged on Wednesday that her photo with Indian Olympic Association chief (IOA) chief PT…

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As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy

NEW YORK -- Flanked by stained-glass windows, 54 New York City high school students challenge one another to imagine an…

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All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections

LAS VEGAS -- In the heart of Las Vegas’ Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that…

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G20 nations agree to join efforts to fight disinformation and set AI guidelines

SAO PAULO -- SAO PAULO (AP) — Group of 20 leaders agreed Friday to join efforts to fight disinformation and…

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Report says former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent $1.3 million on social events

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Former University of Florida president Ben Sasse spent over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners,…

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How a strip of land in Gaza that borders Egypt has become an obstacle to a cease-fire

A narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as…

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Democrats who urged Biden to exit race say Harris is exceeding expectations

Tim Ryan, the former Ohio congressman, said he "took a lot of hits" from his fellow Democrats in late June,…

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Lawsuit alleges plot to run sham candidate so DeSantis appointee can win election

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other GOP officials were behind a plot to eliminate competition for his…

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Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Francis declared Friday that China was “a promise and a hope” for the Catholic…

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State sued for using taxpayer money on site promoting GOP spin on abortion initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A political committee behind the campaign to pass a constitutional right to abortion in Florida has filed…

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election

WASHINGTON -- Voters in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District will choose a successor on Wednesday to the late Democratic U.S.…

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Tennessee judge rules gun control questions can go on Memphis ballot

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Tennessee judge ruled Wednesday that three gun control questions can go on the November ballot in…

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Next year’s Jan. 6 election certification will get extra security to prevent another riot

WASHINGTON -- In an effort to prevent another riot like the one on Jan. 6, 2021, the Homeland Security secretary…

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China's legislature passes a law raising the retirement age, which is now among the lowest for major economies

China's legislature passes a law raising the retirement age, which is now among the lowest for major economies

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Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets

Several leading artificial intelligence companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to train their…

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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes…

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