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AIKEN, S.C. (AP) — A fire Wednesday at a national lab in South Carolina that is on a site that…
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would ‘wreak havoc’ on voting
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000…
Utah charges Kalshi and its founders, escalating a fight over who can regulate prediction markets
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Utah on Wednesday filed criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi and two of its executives,…
Justice Department makes a splash with politically sensitive cases and actions during midterm blitz
WASHINGTON (AP) — A crucial and contentious midterm election arrives next week, and President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has been…
UN experts allege Nicaragua’s leaders may have committed crimes against humanity
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — United Nations human rights experts said Wednesday that Nicaragua’s co-presidents have established a dictatorship and that…
Pentagon watchdog tells lawmakers it won’t investigate Starlink slowdowns to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s watchdog is refusing a bipartisan request to investigate recent disruptions to Starlink and Starshield satellite…
US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed…
US bans imports from 3 Chinese biotech companies over forced labor allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday that it is blocking shipments by the Chinese biotech company BGI Group…
FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide detailed…
Google misses Wall Street expectations, Alphabet stock sinks in early after-hours trading
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What to know about Brazil’s Bolsonaro’s departure to the US after his electoral defeat
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Conservative activists O’Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota
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Judge orders 30-year prison sentence for key figure in Minnesota food fraud
A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota has been sentenced to 30…
Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over spoiler candidate controversy
President Donald Trump is calling for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska after revelations…
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Former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump both rallied for their parties ahead of the midterm elections. Obama campaigned…
Iran war’s cost to American taxpayers grows to an estimated $47.1 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to a…
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a federal judge who handled Trump, Maduro and 9/11 cases, dies at 92
Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over matters involving President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro…
Lawsuit seeks to block ICE from hiding locations of detainees with final removal orders
Groups that provide legal services to immigrants filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to stop the Trump administration’s new policy of…
Jason Reynolds turns to adult fiction with ‘Father, Father,’ a road novel about 2 brothers
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Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
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Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life
NEW YORK (AP) — Documentary maker Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his “significant contributions to promoting knowledge…
The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands
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South Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practices
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Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn’t legally serving
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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump administration push
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Cornell faculty to move forward with no-confidence vote over handling of sexual assault allegations
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Republicans emphasize transgender ads, putting cultural issues over voters’ economic anxiety
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The bond market swung, while U.S. stocks ticked higher after the Federal Reserve decided not to raise its main interest…
Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged despite elevated inflation
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday at about 3.9% despite stubbornly high inflation, while providing little hint…
A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers
A U.S. cruise ship on a three-year voyage has suspended its journey in Cambodia due to high fuel costs, forcing…
3 people, including two minors, arrested in connection with a school shooting plot in metro Atlanta
Three people, including two juveniles, have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to carry out a shooting at…
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
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Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House…
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New York woman is convicted of Islamic State training after becoming a teen bride to a fighter
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