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Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead

Voters are heading to the polls in Russia for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead
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House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come

House Republicans are huddling in West Virginia for a strategy-planning retreat designed to unify the often-fractious conference as they head into the final months before the November election

House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come
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Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match

A Purple Heart recipient who lost Nevada’s 2022 GOP Senate primary has filed his formal candidacy for the seat held by first-term Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen

Nevada Republican who lost 2022 Senate primary seeking Democratic Sen. Rosen's seat in key US match
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How the AP reported that someone with access to Bernie Moreno's email created adult website profile

The Associated Press reported Thursday that someone with access to a work email account for Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno created a profile in late 2008 on an adult website, seeking casual sexual encounters with men

How the AP reported that someone with access to Bernie Moreno's email created adult website profile
World

Russian ambassador to Washington says embassy has received threats over election

Russia's ambassador to the United States said on Thursday his embassy had received a number of threats in connection with the Russian presidential election this week.

Russian ambassador to Washington says embassy has received threats over election
World

South Korea to host third democracy summit with digital threats on agenda

South Korea is poised to host the third Summit for Democracy next week, taking up a U.S.-led initiative aimed at discussing ways to stop democratic backsliding and

South Korea to host third democracy summit with digital threats on agenda
World

Egypt is striving to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, Sisi says

Egypt is seeking to reach a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza, increase entry of aid and to allow displaced people in the south of the enclave to move to the north, President Abdel Fattah

Egypt is striving to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, Sisi says
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Black voters less swayed by Biden's message that Trump threatens democracy, poll shows

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Black voters less swayed by Biden's message that Trump threatens democracy, poll shows
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Kremlin says U.S. is conducting a covert influence campaign against Russia

The Kremlin on Friday said that the United States has been trying to conduct a covert influence campaign against the Russian authorities, but that Moscow's security services had

Kremlin says U.S. is conducting a covert influence campaign against Russia
World

India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'

Comments by the United States expressing concern about India's implementation of a contentious citizenship law based on religion are "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted",

India dismisses U.S. concern about its citizenship law as 'misplaced'
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Tuesday presidential and state primaries

Voting in the races for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations happens again Tuesday

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Tuesday presidential and state primaries
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Hamas lashes out at Abbas's 'unilateral' designation of new PM

The Islamist group Hamas on Friday criticized the "unilateral" designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading business figure as prime

Hamas lashes out at Abbas's 'unilateral' designation of new PM
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US working to bridge gaps on Gaza hostage deal, says Blinken

The United States is working intensively with Israel and intermediaries Qatar and Egypt to bridge remaining gaps for a hostage deal that would see a pause in

US working to bridge gaps on Gaza hostage deal, says Blinken
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End the Biden impeachment bid, White House urges Johnson in letter

The White House counsel's office urged the Republican leader in the House of Representatives on Friday to end an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden after

End the Biden impeachment bid, White House urges Johnson in letter
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Trump says hush money prosecutors sought to block access to Michael Cohen evidence

Donald Trump on Friday accused the New York prosecutors who charged him with crimes stemming from hush money paid to a porn star of trying to obstruct his access to

Trump says hush money prosecutors sought to block access to Michael Cohen evidence
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Brazilian military leaders told police Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election

Judicial documents show that top Brazilian military leaders declared to police that former President Jair Bolsonaro presented to them a plan to reverse the results of the 2022 election he lost, but they refused and warned him that they would arrest him if he tried it

Brazilian military leaders told police Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election
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North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress

North Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term

North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
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Donald Trump wanted trial delays, and he's getting them. Hush-money case is latest to be put off

Delays in Donald Trump’s criminal cases are increasing the possibility Americans will be deep into the presidential election season before they know whether or not he has been convicted of any wrongdoing

Donald Trump wanted trial delays, and he's getting them. Hush-money case is latest to be put off
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Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?

The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades

Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
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How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect

Texas’ plan to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally is on hold while the U.S. Supreme Court considers a challenge to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest move over immigration

How Texas' plans to arrest migrants for illegal entry would work if allowed to take effect
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The Hur interview transcript offers a window into the life of 'frustrated architect' Joe Biden

President Joe Biden's sprawling home outside downtown Wilmington, Delaware, has a special place in his heart

The Hur interview transcript offers a window into the life of 'frustrated architect' Joe Biden
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Abortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidates

When the wife of Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown spoke about an abortion she had in Texas right before they met, some Republicans welcomed the disclosure

Abortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidates
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Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery

A Russian regional governor says two people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine

Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery
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India announces 6-week general elections starting April 19 with Modi's BJP topping surveys

India has announced its 6-week-long general elections will start on April 19, with most surveys predicting a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party

India announces 6-week general elections starting April 19 with Modi's BJP topping surveys
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Wales will get its first Black leader after Vaughan Gething wins a Welsh Labour Party contest

Vaughan Gething has won the Welsh Labour Party leadership contest and is set to become the first Black leader of Wales’ semi-autonomous government

Wales will get its first Black leader after Vaughan Gething wins a Welsh Labour Party contest

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