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Man who threatened Fani Willis and sheriff over Trump investigation gets nearly 2 years in prison

Man who threatened Fani Willis and sheriff over Trump investigation gets nearly 2 years in prison

ATLANTA (AP) — An Alabama man who left threatening phone messages for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the county sheriff last summer because he was angry over an investigation into former President Donald Trump was sentenced Tuesday t
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Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico

Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a swipe against Donald Trump's supporters on Tuesday as he reacted to the Republican presidential nominee's weekend rally at Madison Square Garden, which was overshadowed by crude and racist rhetoric.
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Colorado accidentally put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

Colorado accidentally put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

DENVER (AP) — Voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the Colorado Secretary of State's website for several months before being spotted and taken down, but the lapse did not pose an immediate threat to the upcoming election , said state electi
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Hundreds of Pennsylvania voters are challenged based on postal service's change-of-address database

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Counties in Philadelphia's suburbs are being asked to throw out the mail-in ballot applications of hundreds of voters in what the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania said are mass-produced and illegal challenges.
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Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

Two closing arguments show the stark choice between Trump and Harris

NEW YORK (AP) — In the shadow of the White House, seven days before the final votes of the 2024 election are cast, Kamala Harris vowed to put country over party and warned that Donald Trump is obsessed with revenge and his own personal interests.
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Judge in case of Trump assassination attempt in Florida declines to recuse herself

Judge in case of Trump assassination attempt in Florida declines to recuse herself

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the criminal case of a man charged with trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump declined Tuesday to recuse herself, saying a defense request that she do so was without merit.
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Colorado accidently put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

Colorado accidently put voting system passwords online, but officials say election is secure

DENVER (AP) — Voting system passwords were mistakenly put on the Colorado Secretary of State's public-facing website before being spotted and taken down, but the lapse did not pose an immediate threat to the upcoming election, said state election off
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A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

A clumsy early voting option has backed up election offices in Pennsylvania and frustrated voters

DOYLESTOWN, Pa.
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Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.
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As New York's Democratic mayor deflects questions about Trump, some see act of self-preservation

As New York's Democratic mayor deflects questions about Trump, some see act of self-preservation

NEW YORK (AP) — With days to go until the presidential election, the top Democratic official in one of the most liberal cities in America might be expected to spend his time heaping criticism on the Republican candidate, Donald Trump.
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