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Abrams, Kemp set to meet in Georgia governor’s debate
ATLANTA (AP) — The candidates in a neck-and-neck battle for Georgia governor are set to meet in their first debate Tuesday evening in Atlanta. Republican Brian Kemp, Georgia’s secretary of state, faces Democratic former state…
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China-US ties sinking amid acrimony over trade, politics
BEIJING (AP) — “Both ignorant and malicious” was how the official China Daily newspaper recently described comments by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, offering a stinging insight into the current bitter tone of discourse…
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Electoral board members suspended, jury to hear their case
The State Board of Elections alleges Hopewell Electoral Board members David Silvestro and Herbert Townes Jr. voted to submit an illegal draft ballot and voted behind closed doors to hire a new registrar.
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The McCain Institute is looking for a few good mavericks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nonprofit named for the late Sen. John McCain is looking for “mavericks” to vote in the Nov. 6 midterm election and fight for human rights around the world as President Donald…
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Cuomo, Molinaro to spar in NY gov race’s only planned debate
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers may get their only chance Tuesday to see Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo debate Republican challenger Marc Molinaro before next month’s election. Cuomo, a Democrat seeking a third term, will…
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Ellison abuse allegation fuels Minnesota GOP rival’s bid
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — In ads, rallies and the signage on his campaign bus, the Republican running for Minnesota attorney general has a prevailing message for voters: He’s not Keith Ellison. As the Democratic…
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Trump blasts caravan, says he’s cutting Central American aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared Monday the U.S. will begin cutting aid to three Central American countries he accused of failing to stop thousands of migrants heading for the U.S. border. But across…
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Trump escalates immigration rhetoric at rally to boost Cruz
HOUSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his immigration rhetoric at a midterm rally in Texas on Monday, falsely accusing Democrats of “encouraging millions of illegal aliens to break our laws, violate our borders and…
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Just before midterm elections, Trump claims he’ll propose cutting middle class taxes 10 percent
While he acknowledged at the White House on Monday that the proposal wouldn’t receive a vote from Congress before the midterms, Trump said he would send the proposal to Capitol Hill before the midterms.
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Supreme Court: Ross can’t be questioned in census suit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration to block the questioning of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross about his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The unsigned…
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Early voting in Texas begins with lines, strong turnout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Early voting opened across Texas on Monday, bringing long lines and record first-day midterm turnout in Houston and complaints about outdated technology slowing people casting ballots elsewhere. It took Harris County,…
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The Latest: Trump ramps up immigration rhetoric in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s campaign rally for Sen. Ted Cruz (all times local): 8:35 p.m. President Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric about immigration ahead of the midterm election,…
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‘Mavericks needed’: McCain Institute wades into election
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nonprofit named for the late Sen. John McCain is looking for “mavericks” to vote in the Nov. 6 midterm election and fight for human rights around the world as President Donald…
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Both sides ignoring swing voters in hot Texas Senate race
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With Mike Pence and Donald Trump Jr. already visiting the state and the president himself working thousands of supporters into a frenzy at a Houston rally Monday night, Ted Cruz is…
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Trump administration unveils health options for small firms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is rolling out new options for small employers to use tax-free accounts for providing health coverage to workers, officials said Monday. The idea is to expand so-called “health reimbursement…
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