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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early
DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving …
The Latest: South Korea reports spike in coronavirus cases
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White House defends, but does not explain, watchdog firings
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump followed the law when he fired multiple inspectors general in the last two months, but the administration offered no new details about why …
Police surround Hong Kong legislature before anthem debate
HONG KONG (AP) — Police massed outside Hong Kong's legislature complex Wednesday before lawmakers debate a bill that would criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city.
The Latest: Mexico exceeds 500 new virus deaths for 1st time
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Board: Puerto Rico to see 65% surplus drop amid debt crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances said Tuesday that the island could be hit with a deficit earlier than expected and see its surplus plunge by 65% in upcoming…
Abortion rights groups drop suit over abortion ordinances
DALLAS (AP) — Two reproductive rights groups have dropped their lawsuit against seven small East Texas towns that had declared abortion-rights organizations “criminal organizations” in anti-abortion ordinances that…
The Latest: Trump's message to America is `always be safe'
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Mexico hit new virus record of over 500 deaths per day
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
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US nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain?
Trump committed to July 4 celebration despite lawmaker alarm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of th…
Video showing Michigan deputy punching woman sparks protests
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan sheriff's deputy is seen on video punching a black woman in the head several times during her arrest early Tuesday, and another deputy tased her husband after the couple allegedly…
Coroner IDs Mississippi man killed in road rage encounter
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday identified a Mississippi man who was shot to death during a road rage incident the day before, and they were still searching for the suspect who was driving a vehi…
For trade students, online classes can't replicate hands-on
PHOENIX (AP) — Like students across the U.S., Christa Schall was working toward graduation when
AP Deleg Count-GOP States, 4th Add,400
Sanford +- Uncommitted +- Walsh +- No Preferen +-