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Senegal's government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese government has set March 24 as the new date for the country’s delayed presidential election, according to an official statement issued Wednesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

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House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year.

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Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden.

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IS militants kill at least 18 people in an attack on villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Islamic State militants attacked villagers collecting truffles in eastern Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens injured and missing, opposition activists and pro-government media said.

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Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.

Mar 6, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the then-president for “disgraceful” acts in the Jan.

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Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advance to runoff in contest to lead Arkansas Supreme Court

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Supreme Court Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advanced to a runoff election for chief justice this fall, ensuring that for the first time a woman will be elected to lead the seven-member panel.

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California's closely watched House primaries offer preview of battle to control Congress

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters settled House primaries across California on Tuesday, with all eyes on a handful of swing districts whose November matchups will help determine which party controls Congress for the next two years.

Mar 6, 2024 1:28 AM Read more >

David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, bruising one of the state’s most powerful figures and emboldening state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his revenge campaign to

Mar 5, 2024 11:52 PM Read more >

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore's win marks big change in state's congressional delegation

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore won the Republican nomination for Congress in the state’s 14th District on Tuesday, starting what was expected to be a thorough shake-up of the U.S. House delegation.

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