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Southern Illinois GOP congressional candidates race to win the hearts, minds of Trump conservatives

CASEY, Ill. (AP) — At a local restaurant meet-and-greet, Darren Bailey led his audience in prayer, then suggested reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before failing to find an American flag in the room.
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These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)

These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will back his fellow Republicans' presidential ticket in November. That does not mean he will cheerlead for former President Donald Trump or even endorse him by name.
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San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings

San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seventy-eight protesters were ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal proceedings for allegedly blocking traffic on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours in November to demand
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Biden opposes plan to sell US Steel to a Japanese firm, citing the need for 'American steel workers'

Biden opposes plan to sell US Steel to a Japanese firm, citing the need for 'American steel workers'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden came out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan, saying on Thursday that the U.S. needs to "maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.
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Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds

Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds

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Biden visits Michigan county emerging as the swing state's top bellwether

Biden visits Michigan county emerging as the swing state's top bellwether

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — Hurley Coleman Jr.'s parents were drawn to Michigan from the South by the promise of middle-class jobs in the booming automotive industry, an origin story shared by many African American families in Saginaw.
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B.C. law to recover health costs from companies behind harmful products: AG Sharma

B.C. law to recover health costs from companies behind harmful products: AG Sharma

VICTORIA — British Columbia introduced proposed legislation Thursday that would allow it to sue for health-related costs over damages by companies like social-media giants and energy drink manufacturers whose products could cause harm.
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B.C.'s seniors advocate blames long-term care waits on lack of home support

B.C.'s seniors advocate blames long-term care waits on lack of home support

VICTORIA — British Columbia's seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services is likely to blame for a ballooning wait-list to get a bed in long-term care, with the problem worsened by population growth.
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Prosecutors say they're open to delaying Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month

Prosecutors say they're open to delaying Donald Trump's March 25 hush-money trial for a month

NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors said Thursday they are open to delaying the start of Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial by a month “in an abundance of caution” to give the former president's lawyers time to review evidence they only recent
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How the AP reported that someone with access to Bernie Moreno's email created adult website profile

How the AP reported that someone with access to Bernie Moreno's email created adult website profile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press reported Thursday that someone with access to a work email account for Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno created a profile in late 2008 on an adult website, seeking casual sexual encounters with men
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