Trump’s win in Nevada gives him all 26 of the state’s delegates.
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How the ghostwriter of Biden’s memoirs ended up in the center of a classified documents probe
Hours after the special counsel report was released, President Biden addressed reporters at the White House saying, ‘I did not share classified information’ adding he didn’t do so ‘with my ghostwriter. Guarantee you I did not.’
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Marianne Williamson ends long-shot presidential bid
The self-help author was running on universal health care, tuition-free higher education, paid family leave, free child care and a higher minimum wage.
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CIA terminates whistleblower who prompted flood of sexual misconduct complaints
The woman’s termination came less than 6 months after she filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the CIA retaliated against her.
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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
Sophisticated generative AI tools, from voice-cloning software to image generators, already are in use in elections in the U.S. and around the world.
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Biden responds angrily at special counsel’s report questioning his memory, classified doc
President Biden insisted his ‘memory is fine,’ and said he believes he remains the most qualified person to serve as president.
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Lewiston, Lisbon police face tough questions about mass shooting response
The fourth hearing by the commission investigating the shooting focuses largely on the struggle to quickly organize a unified search for the killer in the face of dozens of false tips and red herrings.
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Marianne Williamson suspends her presidential campaign, ending long-shot primary challenge to Biden
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is the last nationally known Democrat still running against President Biden.
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Nikki Haley eyes Super Tuesday and long odds after embarrassing Nevada result
The primary highlighted her daunting challenges against Donald Trump and reignited questions about her long-term prospects in the race.
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Facing pushback, Maine legislators table police recruitment bill
The Department of Public Safety opposed the measure over concerns about the demands it would place on state police.