Trump addresses GOP as power to shape national debate wanes
Former President Donald Trump insists he's enjoying his life off Twitter. The press releases his aides fire off on an increasingly frequent basis are more "elegant," he says. Plus there's no risk of backlash for retweeting unsavory accounts.
Jennifer Carnahan re-elected to lead Minnesota Republican Party
Carnahan wins third two-year term despite challenge for top state GOP post from Sen. Mark Koran
In GOP strongholds, a big push on 'culture war' legislation
An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the "culture wars" reaching his desk.
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Marchers protest Romania's virus restrictions as cases soar
Marchers took to the streets Saturday in the Romanian capital of Bucharest to protest restrictive measures to fight the spread of COVID-19 even as new daily infections and deaths rose in the European Union nation.
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The Latest: Lawmakers aim to limit state emergency powers
State lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to limit the emergency powers of governors — not just in the current coronavirus pandemic, but for any future emergencies.
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Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support
Britain's Prince Charles offered a heartfelt tribute to his "dear Papa" on Saturday as Buckingham Palace offered the broad outlines of a royal funeral that will be attended by the family and broadcast to the world.
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Lawsuit: Virginia police threatened Black Army officer during traffic stop
A second lieutenant in the U.S. Army is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop last December during which the officers drew their guns, pointed them at him and used a slang term to suggest he was facing execution before pepper-spraying him and knocking him to the ground.
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West Virginia lawmakers weigh needle exchange regulations
A West Virginia bill that would regulate needle exchange programs is poised to gain final approval in the Republican-controlled legislature. Critics have said more stringent requirements for the programs will constrain the number of providers who give clean syringes to injection drug users not able to quit the habit altogether.
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Georgia governor: Loss of All-Star game will hurt minorities
Georgia's Republican governor on Saturday stepped up his attack on Major League Baseball's decision to pull this summer's All-Star Game from the state in response to a sweeping new voting law, saying the move politicized the sport and would hurt minority-owned businesses.
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The leaders of Ukraine, Turkey stress territorial integrity
The presidents of Ukraine and Turkey stressed the importance of Ukraine's territorial integrity, the de-escalation of tensions in eastern Ukraine and security in the Black Sea following a meeting Saturday in Istanbul.
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Authorities: Iowa trooper killed during standoff
An Iowa State Patrol trooper was killed during a standoff in central Iowa, the state Department of Public Safety said Saturday.
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Supreme Court halts California virus rules limiting home worship
The Supreme Court is telling California that it can't enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings.
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Reports: Myanmar forces kill 82 in single day in city
At least 82 people were killed in one day in a crackdown by Myanmar security forces on pro-democracy protesters, according to reports Saturday from independent local media and an organization that keeps track of casualties since the military's February seizure of power.
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English soccer changes schedule to avoid funeral clash
English soccer is altering its schedule to avoid a clash with the funeral of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, on April 17.
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Minnesota House DFL proposes gas tax increase
Minnesota's gas tax would increase as construction costs climb under a proposal House Democrats released last week — an idea Republican lawmakers quickly rejected.It has…
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Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president's powers
Voters in Kyrgyzstan will cast ballots Sunday on whether to approve a new constitution that would substantially increase the president's powers in this impoverished Central Asian nation.
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Protest near Masters pushes back against Georgia voting law
About two dozen protesters turned out near Augusta National on Saturday, objecting to Georgia's new voting law during the third round of the Masters.
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Lawmakers seek long-term limit on governors' emergency power
As governors loosen long-lasting coronavirus restrictions, state lawmakers across the U.S. are taking actions to significantly limit the power they could wield in future emergencies.
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Iran says nuke program testing newest advanced centrifuge
Iran said Saturday it has begun mechanical tests on its newest advanced nuclear centrifuge, even as the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal with Iran attempt to bring the U.S. back into the agreement.
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'Clear the Capitol,' Pence pleaded, timeline of riot shows
From a secure room in the Capitol on Jan. 6, as rioters pummeled police and vandalized the building, Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand.
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Ash-covered St. Vincent awaits more volcanic explosions
Ash rained down across the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Saturday and a strong sulfur smell enveloped communities a day after a powerful explosion at La Soufriere volcano uprooted the lives of thousands of people who evacuated their homes under government orders.
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Maryland lawmakers plan to override vetoes on police reform
Maryland lawmakers gathered Saturday with plans to override Gov. Larry Hogan's vetoes of three police reform measures.
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Prosecutor won't retry parents in baby's death a decade ago
A prosecutor says he won't retry a Georgia couple for their newborn daughter's death more than a decade ago after the state's highest court overturned their murder convictions.
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