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Court in Russia says closing arguments begin in trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges that he denies

Court in Russia says closing arguments begin in trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charges that he denies

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Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows

2024-07-19 17:30:02 WASHINGTON -- As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a…

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Obama’s dilemma: Balancing Democrats’ worry about Biden and maintaining influence with president

2024-07-19 16:40:01 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama has a delicate balance to strike: how to weigh the mounting…

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Biden has COVID-19 and didn’t wear a mask. CDC’s guidelines say he doesn’t have to

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -- President Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after…

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Sue Mi Terry, former CIA, charged with being South Korean secret agent

2024-07-18 21:50:02 WASHINGTON (AP) — A former CIA employee and senior official at the National Security Council has been charged…

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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro, just released from prison, gets roaring applause at RNC

2024-07-18 20:10:03 MILWAUKEE -- Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro took the stage at the Republican National Convention to enthusiastic…

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President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of speech to UnidosUS conference, group official says

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of speech to UnidosUS conference, group official says

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Biden and Trump accuse each other of weakening America’s foreign policy. Here are the facts

WASHINGTON -- In a relative rarity for presidential elections, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have long…

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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro gets roaring RNC reception

2024-07-18 09:55:02 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro took the stage at the Republican National Convention to…

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Iran rejects accusations it was involved in plots to assassinate Trump

2024-07-17 23:40:02 TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran has rejected accusations regarding plots to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump, while citing…

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One Tech Tip: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping

NEW YORK -- SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social…

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Secret Service boosted protection of Trump after Iranian threat, appears Saturday attack unrelated, officials say

Secret Service boosted protection of Trump after Iranian threat, appears Saturday attack unrelated, officials say

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RNC 2024 Day 2: Focus shifts to immigration after Trump makes entrance

2024-07-17 03:05:02 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Immigration takes center stage as the Republican National Convention resumes Tuesday, with speakers spotlighting a…

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The Democratic National Committee says it’s investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

WASHINGTON -- Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to…

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Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt

WASHINGTON -- Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign…

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Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel

JERUSALEM -- Under American pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver large quantities of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.…

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President Biden, in first remarks on Donald Trump’s running mate, calls JD Vance a ‘clone of Trump on the issues’

President Biden, in first remarks on Donald Trump's running mate, calls JD Vance a 'clone of Trump on the issues'JOINT…

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Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns about legality of special counsel's appointment

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns about legality of special counsel's appointment

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Law enforcement recovered AR-style rifle at scene of Trump rally shooting, AP source says

Law enforcement recovered AR-style rifle at scene of Trump rally shooting, AP source says

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US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

US wholesale inflation picked up in June in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

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