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Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and aid to Russia

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Wednesday that Washington and its allies were “alarmed” by North Korea's nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russia's war in Ukraine, but said he could The Ukrainian claims that Pyongyang is also sending soldiers to fight […]

By Andrew Jack

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

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Kamala Harris will join Bret Baier for her first Fox News interview

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will be interviewed by Fox News host Bret Baier in Pennsylvania on Wednesday as she ramps up her travel and conversations with media outlets in the final stages of the presidential campaign. It will be her first meeting with the network and her first interview with a news […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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The must-see QBs go head-to-head when Jayden Daniels and the Commanders visit Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders scored the most points in the NFL this season, with the rookie quarterback beating opponents who threw and ran the ball. Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are not far behind, with the double and reigning MVP according to a similar recipe. They meet on Sunday in a showdown […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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Election 2024: Harris releases report on her health

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental stamina” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a letter A report summarizing her medical history and health status was released on Saturday. Dr. Joshua Simmons, a U.S. Army colonel and physician to the vice president, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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Mega Millions tickets cost more than twice as much

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of buying a Mega Millions Jackpot dream Soon the amount will more than double, but lottery officials are confident that players will not mind paying more after the relevant changes lead to greater profits and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday that playing Mega Millions will cost […]

By Andrew Jack

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

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Judge rules FTC can pursue antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, but dismisses few state claims

A federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission could move forward with its case landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. But he also gave the company a small victory by rejecting some of the claims of the states involved in the litigation. The order, issued last week by Judge John H. Chun and unsealed Monday, is […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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Jimmy Carter at 100: A powerful maverick from the farm to the White House and on the world stage

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Barack Obama and his advisers had two living former presidents to consider when planning the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Bill Clinton, out of the Oval Office for eight years, remained a symbol of centrist success that warranted a prime-time speaking slot. But Jimmy Carter The landslide defeat against Ronald Reagan continued […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Harris streams livestream with Oprah as Trump addresses Israeli Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Both major presidential candidates are Appearances Thursday was meant to cheer up her core supporters, with Vice President Kamala Harris Participation in a live stream with Oprah Winfrey And Donald Trump Attending an event with prominent Jewish donors before speaking at a meeting of the Israel-American Council. Winfrey, who supports Harris and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

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Governor bans use of “conversion therapy” on LGBTQ+ minors in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. The governor used his executive powers after […]

By Andrew Jack

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

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Vice President says woman's death after delayed abortion shows consequences of Trump's actions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday that the death of a young Georgia mother who died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital to treat complications from an abortion pill highlights the consequences of Donald Trump's actions. Amber Thurman's death, first reported by ProPublica on Mondayhappened just two weeks after Georgia's strict […]

By Andrew Jack

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024