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Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
President Donald Trump billed his trip to Ohio Thursday as a chance to promote economic recovery, but he quickly pivoted to a deeply personal attack on Joe Biden, even questioning without foundation the former vice president's faith in God.
Minnesota GOP files complaint alleging 'robocalls' in congressional primary
Noel Collis is one of five candidates seeking the nomination to challenge longtime DFL Rep. Collin Peterson.
What you need to know about mail-in ballots, Tuesday's primary election
Many of the state's marquee elections will be contested in November, but voters still have decisions to make by Aug. 11.
Herman Cain to be mourned at private funeral in Atlanta
Herman Cain, the former Republican presidential candidate, businessman and close ally of President Donald Trump, will be mourned at a private funeral in Atlanta on Friday.
Congress urges Postal Service to undo changes slowing mail
Lawmakers from both parties are calling on the U.S. Postal Service to immediately reverse operational changes that are causing delays in deliveries across the country just as big volume increases are expected for mail-in election voting.
July US jobs report is expected to point to hiring slowdown
Just how severely has the resurgence of the coronavirus pummeled the U.S. economy? The jobs report for July being released Friday will provide the clearest answer yet.
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Virus talks on brink of collapse, sides still 'far apart'
Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol Thursday night generated a wave of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.
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Brooks: Swastika-swaddled shoppers were the symptom, not the disease
This isn’t who we are, we told ourselves when the neighbors went shopping with swastikas wrapped around their heads. Shoppers howled through their Nazi…
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Brooks: With Columbus statue gone, Minn. Capitol works to tell a more complete history
If you listen to just one side of history over and over, you can miss the most important parts and the most interesting people.
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Hagerty vs. Bradshaw in race to succeed US Sen. Alexander
The race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander in November will feature a matchup between a Republican candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump and a Democratic single mother and Black activist who pulled off an astonishing upset victory over an opponent favored by the party establishment — with a campaign war chest of less than $10,000.
Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use, other concerns
An oversight board demoted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on Thursday after questioning how he handled multiple incidents, including ordering officers to fire tear gas and pepper spray at protesters demonstrating over George Floyd's death.
The Latest: UN says cybercrime hindering pandemic response
The United Nations' counterterrorism chief says a 350% increase in phishing websites was reported in the first quarter of the year and many of them targeted hospitals and health care systems, hindering their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered a sweeping but unspecified ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of consumer apps TikTok and WeChat, although it remains unclear if he has the legal authority to actually ban the apps from the U.S.
Kansas House speaker had coronavirus; governor to get tested
A top Republican legislator in Kansas was hospitalized last month after testing positive for the novel coronavirus and didn't disclose it to colleagues until this week. The state's Democratic governor declared Thursday that she'll get tested because the two of them attended a meeting together after he was hospitalized.
DeWine tests negative after positive test before Trump visit
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement from his office.
N.Y. attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA
Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit was filed in state court in Manhattan after an 18-month investigation.
Trump: Biden will 'hurt the Bible, hurt God,' guns
The remarks came as the president traveled to Ohio.
Humira maker to settle California lawsuit for $24 million
The maker of the drug Humira will pay $24 million to settle a California lawsuit that alleged it violated an insurance fraud law, the state Department of Insurance announced Thursday.
Training academy cuts could mean fewer state troopers next year, Public Safety officials say
About 40 recruits were set to go through training in 2021, officials said.