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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
AP VoteCast: Voters prioritize health care in South Carolina
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Saturday’s Democratic presidential primary election in South Carolina called health care the top issue facing the country today, clearly naming it as more important than the economy, cli…
AP VoteCast: Many SC black voters back return to Obama era
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina Democrats were voting in Saturday’s presidential primary with a greater sense of nostalgia for the Obama presidency than voters in earlier contests — likely reflecting the state’s s…
The Latest: Trump uses CPAC speech to mock Dems as SC votes
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The Latest: Trump uses CPAC speech to mock Biden as SC votes
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Socialist hardliners aim guns on Guaidó march in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Socialist hardliners in Venezuela opened fire during a march headed by Juan Guaidó, injuring a 16-year-old demonstrator and adding to tensions in the country as the opposition leader seeks…
The Latest: Warren calls on Sanders to free group from NDA
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The Latest: Bloomberg plans televised message on coronavirus
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Virus fears keep hundreds of cruise passengers at sea
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Operators of a British cruise ship that was turned away from its destination due to fears of the new coronavirus said Saturday they have chartered planes to ferry passengers home — but don't yet …
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US and Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Acknowledging a military stalemate after nearly two decades of conflict, the United States on Saturday signed a peace agreement with the Taliban that is aimed at ending America's longest war and …
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Tulane removes 'Victory Bell' after learning of its history
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The history behind a bell that stood in front of Tulane University's McAlister Auditorium has prompted university officials to remove it.
US ups travel restrictions as Trump says more cases 'likely'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to reassure the American public, President Donald Trump said Saturday there was "no reason to panic" as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S. The White House also an…
Israeli PM vows not to shirk corruption trial after election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he will face corruption accusations against him head on in court and will not seek to pass legislation to derail his upcoming trial if he win…
Egypt: We'll use 'all means' to defend Nile interests
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Saturday said it would use “all available means” to defend “the interests” of its people after Ethiopia skipped the latest round of U.S.-brokered talks on a disputed Nile dam project with Egyp…