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Head of Turkish-Arab media group calls for punishment for “authority that gave the orders” in killing of Saudi writer
ISTANBUL (AP) — Head of Turkish-Arab media group calls for punishment for “authority that gave the orders” in killing of Saudi writer.
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Turkish ruling party official says Turkey “will never allow a cover-up” in case of killed Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish ruling party official says Turkey “will never allow a cover-up” in case of killed Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi.
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Trump’s campaign mode revives fiery immigration talk
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Donald Trump fueled his 2016 campaign with fiery immigration rhetoric, visions of hordes flowing across the border to assault Americans and steal their jobs. Now, in the final weeks before midterm…
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South Africa highway crash kills at least 27, including kids
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s government says at least 27 people, including small children, have been killed in a multi-vehicle accident in Limpopo province. The statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office says a minibus, truck…
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No winner: Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1.6B
The prize has grown so large because no one has hit the jackpot since July 24, when a group in California won $543 million.
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no winning ticket sold in Friday night’s drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no winning ticket sold in Friday night’s drawing.
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AP PHOTOS: A selection of pictures from the past week
Here’s your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.…
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California’s growing shadow looms over Nevada’s midterms
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Republicans running in Nevada’s hotly contested races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking aim at a common target as they try to maintain GOP control of the seats: California.…
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In Reno, a boomtown resurgence leads to a housing crisis
RENO, Nev. (AP) — They were the toast of Reno in the 1950s, when the growing casino industry sparked a boom that for a time turned northern Nevada into the West’s top gambling destination. Dozens…
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Photos of the week: Oct. 13-20
Here are photos from stories that happened last week. Scroll through to see if you’ve missed any.
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Dems struggle with Trump’s approach to culture war
More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched his political career by questioning then-President Barack Obama’s citizenship, Democrats are still struggling to find the right strategy to fight back against his racially-charged rhetoric. After…
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Alaska’s independent governor drops re-election bid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker dropped his re-election bid shortly after the sudden resignation of his lieutenant governor over what Walker described as an inappropriate overture toward a woman. Walker’s announcement, made…
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Seeking to frame election, Trump calls Dems ‘too extreme’
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump, seeking to frame the choices for voters in the midterm elections, said Friday that Democrats are “too extreme and too dangerous” to take control of Congress. On a…
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Alaska’s independent governor drops re-election bid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker dropped his re-election bid Friday, three days after the sudden resignation of his lieutenant governor over what Walker described as an inappropriate overture toward a woman. Walker’s…
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Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2018. There are 72 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 20, 1973, in the so-called “Saturday Night Massacre,”…
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