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Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that’ll bring them home next year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home…

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Elon Musk to join Trump at rally at the site of first assassination attempt

Elon Musk will join Donald Trump at his rally Saturday in Butler, the Pennsylvania city where the Republican presidential nominee…

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Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures

Abortion-rights ballot measure supporters across the country have raised nearly eight times as much as groups campaigning against the amendments…

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Senators ask Justice Department to take tougher action against Boeing executives over safety issues

Two U.S. senators have asked the Department of Justice to take tougher action against Boeing executives by holding them criminally…

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Californians’ crime concerns put pressure on criminal justice reform and progressive DAs

LOS ANGELES -- Ten years ago, Alley Bean joined 3.7 million Californians in voting for a measure that downgraded many…

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Nevada politician guilty of using $70,000 meant for statue of slain officer for personal costs

LAS VEGAS -- A Nevada Republican politician who ran unsuccessfully two years ago for state treasurer was found guilty Thursday…

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23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports file federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR

23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports file federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR

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Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars for voting system data scheme

Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to 9 years behind bars for voting system data scheme

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John Amos, ‘Good Times’ and Emmy-nominated ‘Roots’ star, dies at 84, actor's publicist says

John Amos, ‘Good Times’ and Emmy-nominated ‘Roots’ star, dies at 84, actor's publicist says

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How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation

NEW YORK -- It wasn’t a shock to many Black New Yorkers that Mayor Eric Adams has surrounded himself with…

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Kaine and Cao face off in only debate of campaign for US Senate seat from Virginia

NORFOLK, Va. -- NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican challenger Hung Cao sparred over…

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Virginia House candidates debate abortion and affordability as congressional election nears

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. -- Nearly a month before election day, Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman attempted to portray…

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Takeaways from The Associated Press’ report on lost shipping containers

LONG BEACH, Wash. -- From clothes to metals used for manufacturing, most of the world’s everyday goods and raw materials…

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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely…

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Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights the onslaught of streaming services

DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling, a deal it has sought to complete for years, as the company seeks to…

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Chappell Roan returns to the stage after All Things Go cancellation: Photos

The rising pop star Chappell Roan, who recently vocalized her struggles with fame, has returned to the stage after canceling…

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Massachusetts couple charged with casting ballots in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. -- A Massachusetts couple have been indicted on suspicion of casting ballots in New Hampshire despite living outside…

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‘SNL’ 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020

NEW YORK -- The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a…

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Queer women rule pop, at All Things Go and in the current cultural zeitgeist

NEW YORK -- Venue staff wore rainbow heart-shaped stickers. LGBTQ+ pride flags doubled as capes. Pink cowboy hats, a calling…

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Tim Walz and JD Vance meet for vice presidential debate as both campaigns aim to win voters in election's final stretch

Tim Walz and JD Vance meet for vice presidential debate as both campaigns aim to win voters in election's final…

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