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A look at the winding legal saga of Hunter Biden that ended in an unexpected guilty plea

A look at the winding legal saga of Hunter Biden that ended in an unexpected guilty plea

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The legal saga surrounding Hunter Biden took an unexpected turn when he pleaded guilty to nine federal tax counts after prosecutors refused to budge in their opposition to a special plea that would have allowed him to maintain his
Abortion rights questions are on ballots in 9 states. Will they tilt elections?

Abortion rights questions are on ballots in 9 states. Will they tilt elections?

Ballot measures on abortion access could attract voters to polls in November who otherwise might sit out the election — and even a small number of additional voters could make a difference in close races for offices from the state legislature to pres
American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote

American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has long sought to inject disinformation into U.S. political discourse. Now, it's got a new angle: paying Americans to do the work.
Trump lawyers fight to overturn jury's finding that he sexually abused E. Jean Carroll

Trump lawyers fight to overturn jury's finding that he sexually abused E. Jean Carroll

NEW YORK (AP) — While Donald Trump campaigns for the presidency, his lawyers are fighting to overturn a verdict finding him liable for sexual abuse and slander. Three judges of the 2nd U.S.
Donald Trump returns to North Carolina to speak at Fraternal Order of Police meeting

Donald Trump returns to North Carolina to speak at Fraternal Order of Police meeting

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
From stirring to cringey: Memorable moments from past presidential debates

From stirring to cringey: Memorable moments from past presidential debates

WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be a well-rehearsed zinger, a too-loud sigh — or a full performance befuddled enough to shockingly end a sitting president's reelection bid .
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security

JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a 'fact of life' and calls for better security

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Thursday that he lamented that school shootings are a “fact of life" and argued the U.S.
Federal investigators seize phones from NYC police boss, 4 top mayoral deputies

Federal investigators seize phones from NYC police boss, 4 top mayoral deputies

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators this week seized phones from New York City's police commissioner and at least four top deputies to New York Mayor Eric Adams , according to people familiar with the matter.
Women lawmakers take the lead in shaping policy in Nebraska. Advocates hope other states follow.

Women lawmakers take the lead in shaping policy in Nebraska. Advocates hope other states follow.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — When Nebraska Gov.
New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students

New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students

SANTA FE, N.M.