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No prison time but sexual offender registry awaits former deputy and basketball star
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former police officer at a high school who was a record-breaking basketball player two decades ago at the University of South Carolina has been sentenced to probation … more
Shooter kills 4 and injures at least 9 at a high school outside Atlanta, officials say
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — Four people were killed and at least nine were injured Wednesday in a shooting at a high school outside of Atlanta where students ran to seek safety in the football stadium, … more
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Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the U.S. maternal death crisis
Across the U.S., programs at all levels of government — federal, state and local — are striving to reduce maternal mortality and erase the racial gap. Many are making headway in … more
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World pumps out 57 million tons of plastic pollution yearly, and most comes in Global South
The world creates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year and spreads it from the deepest oceans to the highest mountaintop to the inside of people's bodies, according to a new study that … more
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U.S. accuses Russia of using state media to spread disinformation before the November election
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced wide-ranging actions Wednesday meant to call out Russian influence in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, unsealing criminal charges against … more
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Presidential campaigns brace for an intense sprint to Election Day 2 months away
LA CROSSE, Wis. - After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will devote almost all … more
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China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
WASHINGTON — When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New Yorker and an Army veteran who supported Donald Trump for president. Harlan said he was 29, and … more
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Fed welcomes ‘soft landing’ even if many Americans don’t feel like cheering
WASHINGTON — When Jerome Powell delivered a high-profile speech last month, the Federal Reserve chair came the closest he ever had to declaring that the inflation surge that gripped the nation … more
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U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other militants in connection with the Oct. 7, 2023, rampage in Israel. The … more
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Israelis erupt in protest to demand a cease-fire after 6 more hostages die in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel — Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza, chanting "Now! Now!" as they demanded … more
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Harris looks to tap into Biden's union support as she rallies with him in Pennsylvania for Labor Day
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event Monday in the marquee battleground state of Pennsylvania as Harris balances presenting … more
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Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election
Only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in this fall's election for president and other top offices. While that is nothing new, the potential for noncitizens to register or vote has been receiving a … more
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Federal workers around nation's capital worry over Trump's plans to send some of them elsewhere
WASHINGTON — Worries of being uprooted from their jobs have returned for Laura Dodson and other federal workers, who have long been the economic backbone of the nation's capital and its … more
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Netanyahu pushes back against new pressure over Gaza and hostages: 'No one will preach to me'
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pushed back against a new wave of pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis … more
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Harris set to oppose sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden
DETROIT — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to use Monday's joint campaign appearance in the industrial city of Pittsburgh with President Joe Biden to say that U.S. Steel should remain … more
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U.S. study: Donating kidney is even safer now than long thought
WASHINGTON - People who volunteer to donate a kidney face an even lower risk of death from the operation than doctors have long thought, researchers reported Wednesday. The study tracked 30 years of living kidney donation and found that by 2022, … more
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When the U.S. left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them
The United States' longest war is over. But not for everyone. Outside of San Francisco, surgeon Doug Chin has helped provide medical assistance to people in Afghanistan via video calls. He has helped Afghan families with their day-to-day living … more
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U.S. Postmaster General is confident about ability to process mail-in ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has a message for America: The U.S. Postal Service is ready for a flood of election mail and is better positioned to do so than it was four years ago. The Postal Service has been undergoing rapid changes, including … more
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Wall Street rally helped boost gains for 401(k) plan savers in the first half of 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Strong growth for stocks on Wall Street this year have helped juice gains for savers with retirement accounts. The average 401(k) plan balance stood at $127,100 at the end of … more
Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show
A Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and … more
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