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Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launches bid for Georgia governor

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms says her single term as Atlanta mayor gave her “battle-tested executive leadership” that she can offer to Georgia voters as she runs for governor.
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With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone

With a massive ark and museum, he spreads creationism a century after Scopes trial. He’s not alone

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — As the colossal replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark rises incongruously from the countryside of northern Kentucky, Ken Ham gives the presentation he’s often repeated.
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Takeaways from AP's report on creationist beliefs 100 years after the Scopes trial

Takeaways from AP's report on creationist beliefs 100 years after the Scopes trial

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — Some people thought the 1925 Scopes monkey trial marked a cultural defeat for biblical fundamentalism. But a century after what was dubbed the Trial of the Century, the issue is far from settled.
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Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America

Trump vows to turn the Kennedy Center around as he seeks to remake arts and culture in America

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center 's leadership at the White House on Monday night, reinforcing how much attention he's devoting to remaking a premier cultural center as part of a larger effort to overhaul the social
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Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep.
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Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'

Former FBI director James Comey calls controversy over Instagram post 'a bit of a distraction'

NEW YORK (AP) — Former FBI director James Comey says that he's still a bit bewildered over how a seemingly innocent Instagram shot of shells arranged in the sand led to allegations by Donald Trump among others that he was calling for the president's
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Trial begins over staged cross burning in front of campaign sign for Black candidate

Trial begins over staged cross burning in front of campaign sign for Black candidate

DENVER (AP) — In the run-up to the 2023 mayoral election in Colorado Springs, a racial slur was scrawled across a Black candidate’s sign and a cross set on fire in front of it.
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Kansas group fights campaign donor law it sees as a response to its success defending abortion

Kansas group fights campaign donor law it sees as a response to its success defending abortion

TOPEKA, Kan.
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The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

The Latest: Putin says Russia is ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine , Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Trump administration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol

Trump administration agrees to pay nearly $5M to settle suit over Ashli Babbitt shooting in Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to pay just under $5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that Ashli Babbitt’s family filed over her shooting by an officer during the U.S.
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