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Trump eyes stranglehold on GOP nomination

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump looks to lock his grip on the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday in a series of high-stakes primary contests, none bigger than elections in Florida and Ohio that could force Marco Rubio and John Kasich out of the 2016 race altogether and give the GOP front-runner an insurmountable delegate lead. Rubio,...

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March 15, 2016 at 11:44 am

Fox News’ Kelly gets a broadcast special

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel's Megyn Kelly is graduating to the Fox broadcast network — at least for one night. Fox announced Tuesday... Updated 11:53 am

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March 15, 2016 at 11:31 am

Did the US miss a chance to stop suicidal German pilot?

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. safety regulators initially declined to grant medical clearance for a German pilot who five years later deliberately flew an airliner full... Updated 12:00 pm

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March 15, 2016 at 9:42 am

‘Hamilton’ creator Miranda asks Congress to help Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's first treasury secretary says it's time for Congress to help dig Puerto Rico out of its debt crisis. And if it... Updated 10:32 am

March 15, 2016 at 9:01 am

GOP files more lawsuits seeking Hillary Clinton records

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican Party filed a flurry of new lawsuits this week seeking reams of government documents related to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary... Updated 11:25 am

March 15, 2016 at 8:47 am

Jerry Springer says raucous GOP campaign too much for him

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Springer, a man who knows something about out-of-control television, says the raucous Republican campaign is too much even for him....

March 15, 2016 at 8:10 am

Conservatives block budget; Ryan cites anxiety among voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tea party conservatives have blocked a budget plan backed by GOP leaders, a blow to House Speaker Paul Ryan and a reflection... Updated 11:25 am

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March 15, 2016 at 7:07 am

US bars Atlantic drilling; Obama builds environmental legacy

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major reversal, the Obama administration said Tuesday it will bar oil drilling off America's Atlantic Coast, a move cheered by... Updated 12:12 pm

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March 15, 2016 at 6:52 am

Trump gets huge win in Northern Mariana Islands GOP caucus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has posted a big win in the GOP caucus on the Northern Mariana Islands. The party says the billionaire businessman...

March 15, 2016 at 12:26 am

Lower court judges could be caught up in Supreme Court fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 30 judicial nominees could end up as collateral damage in the election-year fight over President Barack Obama's effort to fill...

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March 15, 2016 at 12:23 am

Obama deeply dismayed by vulgarity, violence of campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he was deeply disturbed by "vulgar and divisive rhetoric" directed at women and minorities as well as... Updated 11:53 am

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