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Officers left post to go look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, state police boss says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman opened fire at former President Donald Trump left to go search for the man before the … more
Republican leaders urge colleagues to steer clear of racist and sexist attacks on Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders are warning party members against using overtly racist and sexist attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, as they and former President Donald Trump 's … more
Trump expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden's exit from 2024 race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since President Joe Biden dropped out of a 2024 matchup that both major parties had spent months preparing for, … more
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Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, … more
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Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what's needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that … more
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Manage your heart health for stronger brain health
The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The global death rate from Alzheimer's … more
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Skip the mayonnaise for an elevated take on chicken salad
Circassian chicken, or çerkez tavugu in Turkish, is a popular meze dish and an elevated form of chicken salad that ditches the classic mayonnaise in favor of a rich and creamy, bread-thickened garlic and walnut sauce. The chicken is poached in a … more
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Who are some of the Americans behind bars in Russia, and what are prospects for their release?
TALLINN, Estonia - Arrests of Americans in Russia have become increasingly common with relations sinking to Cold War lows. U.S. citizens jailed on various charges in the country include a vacationing corporate security executive and a dual … more
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Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines, but inland counties top disaster list
Floyd County keeps flooding, and the federal government keeps coming to the rescue. In July 2022, at least 40 people died and 300 homes were damaged when the eastern Kentucky county flooded. It was the 13th time in 12 years that the rural county … more
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Jon Stewart pushes Biden administration to help vets sickened after post-9/11 exposure to uranium
WASHINGTON - Comedian Jon Stewart is pressing the Biden administration to fix a loophole in a massive veterans aid bill that left out some of the first U.S. troops who responded after the Sept. 11 attacks and got sick after deploying to a base … more
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Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being 'childless,' testing Trump's new running mate
Comments JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced, testing the young conservative senator in his early … more
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The biggest of stories came to the small city of Butler. Here's how its newspaper met the moment
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — When gunshots echoed at the Trump rally where she was working, Butler Eagle reporter Irina Bucur dropped to the ground just like everyone else. She was terrified. She … more
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1,000 people suspected of spying have been blocked from Olympics, French official says
PARIS (AP) — Three days before the start of the 2024 Olympics, France's interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been blocked from … more
Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the formulaic "pass the torch" drumbeat thumped on from lawmakers wanting him to quit the race, President Joe Biden maintained a brave face. Publicly, he vowed he was all … more
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa judge has ruled the state's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know … more
Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid
REHOBOTH BEACH, Delaware (AP) — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid. Biden … more
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry … more
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After key Baptist leader applauds Biden's withdrawal, agency retracts announcement of his firing
In under 48 hours, the head of the staunchly conservative public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention rankled fellow Baptists by applauding President Joe Biden's "selfless act" of … more
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Biden aims for more achievements despite the bane of lame-duck presidents: diminished relevance
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden says he's "determined to get as much done" as he possibly can in his final six months in the White House as he tries to beat back a defining … more
Israel-Hamas war latest: Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal could be shaping up as deaths top 39,000
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that a cease-fire deal that would free dozens of hostages in Gaza could be taking shape. Netanyahu is in Washington, where he is to address … more
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