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Votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz will count in Georgia for now

ATLANTA -- In yet another reversal, votes in Georgia for presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz will…

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Giving away a fortune: What could Warren Buffett’s adult children support?

OMAHA, Neb. -- Warren Buffett's adult children — Susie, Howard and Peter Buffett — have long track records as philanthropists,…

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The Latest: Suspect in apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump appears in federal court

The FBI said former President Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination ” at…

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Democrats put up $25 million to reach voters in 10 states in fierce fight for Senate majority

ATLANTA -- Trying to defend their narrow Senate majority with a challenging slate of contests on Republican-leaning turf, Democrats are…

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‘The Life of Chuck’ wins the Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award

The Pocket Queen, from left, Kate Siegel, Stephen King, Q'orianka Kilcher, Annalise Basso, Mike Flanagan, Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, and…

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Trump has returned to his Mar-a-Lago resort after shots were fired at his golf course, an AP source says

Trump has returned to his Mar-a-Lago resort after shots were fired at his golf course, an AP source says

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Ballerina whose career inspired many after she was born into war dies at 29

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who came to the United States from an orphanage in war-torn…

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Secret Service says Trump is safe after reported shooting in Florida, and the agency investigating

Secret Service says Trump is safe after reported shooting in Florida, and the agency investigating

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Trump Media stock jumps after former president says he won’t sell shares when lockup expires

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. jumped Friday after former President Donald Trump said he won’t sell shares…

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Minnesota election officials make changes to automatic voter registration system after issues arise

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Elections officials are making changes to Minnesota’s automatic voter registration system after finding some potentially problematic…

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Pennsylvania high court rules against two third-party candidates trying for presidential ballot

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's Supreme Court on Friday sided with lower court decisions to block two third-party presidential candidates from…

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Boar’s Head said it’s closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak

Boar’s Head said it’s closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak

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Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in 2020 election interference case

ATLANTA -- A special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to…

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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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Florida school district must restore books with LGBTQ+ content under settlement

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part…

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Newly freed from federal restrictions, Wells Fargo agrees to shore up crime risk detection

Wells Fargo has agreed to work with U.S. bank regulators to shore up its financial crimes risk management, including internal…

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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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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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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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