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Biden makes progress on ‘unity agenda’ outlined in 2022
WASHINGTON — A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic…
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US adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the…
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Sorry, not sorry: Some 1/6 rioters change tune after apology
WASHINGTON — Appearing before a federal judge after pleading guilty to a felony charge in the deadly Capitol riot, former…
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Along Ukraine-Belarus border, a war of nerves — and drones
BELARUS BORDER, Ukraine — The reconnaissance drones fly several times a day from Ukrainian positions deep inside the thick forest…
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Andrew Tate loses appeal against 30-day detention in Romania
BUCHAREST, Romania — A Romanian court on Wednesday upheld a second 30-day detention for the divisive influencer and former professional…
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UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a “serious breach”…
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Arizona Republicans pick former Trump official to lead party
PHOENIX — Arizona Republicans on Saturday selected former state treasurer and Donald Trump aide Jeff DeWit to be the party’s…
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Election-denying lawmakers hold key election oversight roles
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republican lawmakers who have spread election conspiracy theories and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential outcome was…
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Trump kicks off 2024 bid with events in early voting states
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former President Donald Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid on Saturday with…
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How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND — On the front lines in Ukraine, a soldier was having trouble firing his…
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