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Kriete, Gregg weigh continuity vs. change in final Q&A
EPHRATA — After four rounds of questions on leadership, public safety, accountability and the future of the Grant …
Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign, plans to endorse Joe Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign, plans to endorse Joe Biden.
GOP rivals for Georgia Senate seat make battle official
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Georgia Republicans duking it out in a special U.S. Senate election paid their fees and filed paperwork to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot Monday, the first day of candidate qualifying in the state.
Venezuela, drug trafficking top Trump meeting with Colombia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The crisis in Venezuela and drug trafficking topped the agenda at President Donald Trump's meeting Monday at the White House with Colombia President Iván Duque.
Absentee voters can vote again if favorite candidate is out
DETROIT (AP) — It's not too late: Voters who used an absentee ballot for Michigan's March 10 presidential primary election can change their preference and start over.
Nebraska medical marijuana campaign announces new support
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A ballot campaign seeking to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska announced new support Monday from a group led by a former state senator and a firm that helps pass statewide ballot measures.
Albania opposition supports president's anti-govt protest
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Thousands of Albanians rallied on Monday against the country's left-wing government, responding to a call from the president who accuses it of violating the constitution and of links to organ…
Esper: US to start initial troop pullback from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning that it will be a “long, windy, bumpy road” to peace in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday he has approved the start of an American troop withdrawal even as the Taliban …
Early in-person voting in NC exceeds primary 4 years ago
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Early in-person voting for North Carolina's Super Tuesday primary surpassed figures from the state's primary four years ago, according to State Board of Elections data.
Trump to make first visit of 2020 to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump is making his first visit this year to the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania, in a town hall-style event hosted by Fox News in Scranton on Thursday.
Sanders to rally in Utah on the eve of Super Tuesday
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — On the eve of Super Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders is taking his campaign to Utah, where he’s the Democratic front-runner but moderate rivals are jockeying to take advantage of the conservative …
Eastern Mississippi co-op considering offering broadband
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi electric utility cooperative is considering whether to provide its customers with broadband internet more than a year after a state law allowed co-ops to offer the services.
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Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law, a case that will keep health care squarely in front of voters even though a decision won't come un…
Alaska university head offers positive outlook in address
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The president of the University of Alaska system offered a positive outlook on the university system’s future in his 2020 State of the University address.
Supreme Court will decide fate of Obama-era health care law, probably not until after 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court will decide fate of Obama-era health care law, probably not until after 2020 election.