Nation and World Politics
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Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial starts
Apr 22, 2024 7:19 am - NEW YORK — Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public, a prosecu...
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U.K. lawmakers back landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking for good
Apr 21, 2024 8:07 am - The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday.
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Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs long-standing frustrations among Black residents
Apr 21, 2024 6:00 am - The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 was a blow to residents of the majority-Black neighborhood it served, symbolizing a city indifferent to their interests...
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Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi’s decade in power
Apr 21, 2024 6:00 am - AHMEDABAD, India — Hindu nationalism, once a fringe ideology in India, is now mainstream. Nobody has done more to advance this cause than Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on...
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Donald Trump will use his weekend reprieve from the courtroom to campaign in North Carolina
Apr 20, 2024 7:24 am - WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — On a weekend reprieve from the courtroom, former President Donald Trump will campaign Saturday in North Carolina as he juggles legal troubles and ...
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The House is on the brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
Apr 20, 2024 7:23 am - WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republi...
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Melania Trump is set to make a return to her husband's campaign with a rare political appearance
Apr 20, 2024 7:17 am - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband's presidential campaign with a rare political appearance after months of be...
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Congressional primary winners vastly outraised and outspent their opponentsApr 20, 2024 5:30 am - On both sides of the political aisle, the winners of contested primary races in two suburban congressional districts significantly outraised and outspent their rivals in ...
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Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
Apr 18, 2024 7:46 am - JERUSALEM — Every year, Alon Gat’s mother led the family's Passover celebration of the liberation of the ancient Israelites from Egypt thousands of years ago. But this ye...
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Biden scores endorsements from Kennedy family, looking to shore up support against Trump and RFK Jr
Apr 18, 2024 7:41 am - WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia on Thursday as h...