Electronic pollbook security raises concerns going into 2024 High-profile problems involving electronic pollbooks in recent years have opened the door for those peddling election conspiracies. … Read moreElectronic pollbook security raises concerns going into 2024
US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China China is threatening what it calls “further actions” after an American fighter jet shot down a suspected spy balloon off the East Co… Read moreUS downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
Chinese balloon soars across US; Blinken scraps Beijing trip A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon is sailing across the U.S. The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday,… Read moreChinese balloon soars across US; Blinken scraps Beijing trip
Politics Sorry, not sorry: Some 1/6 rioters change tune after apology Feb 3, 2023 Some Jan. 6 defendants who have expressed remorse in court for joining the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol have later struck a differen… Read moreSorry, not sorry: Some 1/6 rioters change tune after apology
Politics Arkansas Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to Biden address Feb 2, 2023 WASHINGTON — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver the Republican address to the nation in response to President Joe Biden’s State… Read moreArkansas Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to Biden address
Business Bill Clinton back at White House to push paid family leave Feb 2, 2023 WASHINGTON — Three decades after Bill Clinton signed the nation’s family and medical leave law, he was back at the White House on Thursday to … Read moreBill Clinton back at White House to push paid family leave
Politics Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US Feb 2, 2023 The U.S. says it is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days. The Pentagon… Read morePentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US
Washington Biden urges unity at prayer breakfast under new management Feb 2, 2023 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden delivered a message of unity at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, the first time the annual event ha… Read moreBiden urges unity at prayer breakfast under new management
Business Targeting Iran, US tightens Iraq's dollar flow, causing pain Feb 2, 2023 In recent weeks, Iraq’s currency has taken a plunge, largely as a result of newly imposed measures that have restricted dollar transfers from … Read moreTargeting Iran, US tightens Iraq's dollar flow, causing pain
Business Spanish, Moroccan prime ministers meet to improve ties Feb 2, 2023 RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The governments of Spain and Morocco held wide-ranging meetings Thursday aimed at turning the page on diplomatic tension… Read moreSpanish, Moroccan prime ministers meet to improve ties
Politics High court offers bonuses, debt relief to lure police hires Feb 2, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court police officers last fall staffed a table at Washington's armory, where runners picked up their numbers and T-… Read moreHigh court offers bonuses, debt relief to lure police hires
National Abortion foes: 2024 GOP hopefuls must back federal limits Feb 1, 2023 CHICAGO — Emboldened anti-abortion activists are looking to the 2024 presidential election as an opportunity to solidify their influence over … Read moreAbortion foes: 2024 GOP hopefuls must back federal limits
Business Russia said eyeing eastern Ukraine push; Kyiv targets graft Feb 1, 2023 Ukrainian officials say Russia is mustering its military might in the country's Luhansk region. Kyiv suspects the movements are preparation fo… Read moreRussia said eyeing eastern Ukraine push; Kyiv targets graft
Business Biden, McCarthy meet face-to-face on debt crisis worries Feb 1, 2023 President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have met for more than an hour at the White House, aiming to avert a national debt limit … Read moreBiden, McCarthy meet face-to-face on debt crisis worries
Politics Past defeats on police reform bedevil newly divided Congress Feb 1, 2023 The release of footage showing Memphis, Tennessee, police officers violently beating Tyre Nichols has renewed calls for Congress to pass polic… Read morePast defeats on police reform bedevil newly divided Congress
Business Fed lifts rate by quarter-point but says inflation is easing Feb 1, 2023 The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point, its eighth hike since March. A… Read moreFed lifts rate by quarter-point but says inflation is easing
Business Republican-led committee targets COVID relief aid for review Feb 1, 2023 WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday began their promised aggressive oversight of the Biden administration, focusing on what watchdogs … Read moreRepublican-led committee targets COVID relief aid for review
Lifestyles Black history class revised by College Board amid criticism Feb 1, 2023 The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies released Wednesday downplays some components that had … Read moreBlack history class revised by College Board amid criticism
Politics AP source: FBI searched Biden's former office in November Jan 31, 2023 WASHINGTON — The FBI searched President Joe Biden’s former office at the Penn Biden Center in Washington in November, according to a person fa… Read moreAP source: FBI searched Biden's former office in November
Politics Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues Jan 31, 2023 WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York announced Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees… Read moreSantos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
Business Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals Jan 31, 2023 Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets. That ambition follows pledges b… Read moreUkraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
National Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88 Jan 31, 2023 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the G… Read moreDurenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88
Business Biden visits NYC to highlight grant for Hudson rail tunnel Jan 31, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — New day, new tunnel. Read moreBiden visits NYC to highlight grant for Hudson rail tunnel
Ap Blinken in Mideast renews appeal for Israel-Palestinian calm Jan 31, 2023 JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is wrapping up a two-day visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Tuesday with re… Read moreBlinken in Mideast renews appeal for Israel-Palestinian calm
Business Pope's Africa trip spotlights conflict, and church's future Jan 31, 2023 Pope Francis has started a six-day visit to Congo and South Sudan where he'll bring a message of peace to countries riven by poverty and confl… Read morePope's Africa trip spotlights conflict, and church's future
Politics Tyre Nichols' parents to attend Biden State of Union speech Jan 31, 2023 The parents of Tyre Nichols will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol next week. Nichols is the 29-year… Read moreTyre Nichols' parents to attend Biden State of Union speech
Ap NATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy Jan 31, 2023 TOKYO (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sharply criticized China on Tuesday for “bullying its neighbors and threatening Taiwan” a… Read moreNATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy
Politics Ex-Twitter execs to testify on block of Hunter Biden story Jan 30, 2023 The House Oversight Committee is set to hear testimony from former Twitter employees involved in the social media platform’s handling of repor… Read moreEx-Twitter execs to testify on block of Hunter Biden story
State Clinton Global Initiative University plans Vanderbilt events Jan 30, 2023 The Clinton Global Initiative University has released details about its annual meeting at Vanderbilt University in March. Bill, Hillary and Ch… Read moreClinton Global Initiative University plans Vanderbilt events
Business For Trump, Georgia election case just one of many legal woes Jan 30, 2023 An investigation in Georgia on efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election defeat is one of a number of cases that po… Read moreFor Trump, Georgia election case just one of many legal woes
Washington Concerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over Jan 29, 2023 The National Prayer Breakfast is one of the most visible and long-standing events that brings religion and politics together in Washington. Bu… Read moreConcerns over prayer breakfast lead Congress to take it over
Business Biden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday Jan 29, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's looking forward to discussing with President Joe Biden a “reasonable and responsible way that we can li… Read moreBiden, McCarthy to discuss debt limit in talks on Wednesday
Politics Trump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever Jan 28, 2023 Former President Donald Trump has kicked off his 2024 White House bid with stops Saturday in New Hampshire and South Carolina, The appearance… Read moreTrump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever
National Memphis beating video puts spotlight on first police account Jan 28, 2023 Newly released video shows Memphis police officers battering motorist Tyre Nichols with punches and kicks and also using pepper spray and a ba… Read moreMemphis beating video puts spotlight on first police account
Lifestyles US population center trending toward South this decade Jan 28, 2023 The U.S. population center is on track this decade to take a southern swerve for the first time in history. Last year, the South outgrew other… Read moreUS population center trending toward South this decade
Ap Ukrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling Jan 27, 2023 New Russian shelling has killed at least 10 Ukrainian civilians and wounded 20 others in a day, according to the office of Ukraine’s president… Read moreUkrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling
National Pandemic, culture wars revive 'school choice' policy push Jan 27, 2023 Several years of pandemic restrictions and curriculum battles have emboldened longtime advocates of funneling public funds to private and reli… Read morePandemic, culture wars revive 'school choice' policy push
Business 5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink? Jan 27, 2023 It’s the first time the four leaders of the two congressional spending committees are women. Sitting down with The Associated Press for their … Read more5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?
National Pelosi attack video shows struggle and savage hammer swing Jan 27, 2023 Newly released video shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struggling for control of a hammer with his assailant during … Read morePelosi attack video shows struggle and savage hammer swing
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