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The Latest: Kasich says he can still be GOP’s 2016 choice
Associated Press | April 22, 2016 7:09 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on campaign 2016 in the lead up to Tuesday’s New York primary (all times Eastern Daylight Time): 12:50 a.m. Republican… -
Pope: Sanders encounter sign of good manners, ‘nothing more’
Associated Press | April 19, 2016 7:46 amROME (AP) — Pope Francis said his brief encounter Saturday with U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was a sign of good manners, “nothing more,” and… -
At the Vatican, Sanders blasts ‘immoral’ wealth inequality
Associated Press | April 18, 2016 7:36 amVATICAN CITY (AP) — Bernie Sanders issued a global call to action at the Vatican on Friday to address “immoral and unsustainable” wealth inequality and… -
The Latest: Sanders expands on campaign message at Vatican
Associated Press | April 17, 2016 3:51 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ trip to Rome to speak the Vatican conference on social and economic justice (all… -
Trump campaign manager won’t face battery charges
Associated Press | April 17, 2016 10:33 amWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign manager won’t be prosecuted for battery after briefly grabbing a female reporter’s arm at a campaign… -
Cruz promises Wyoming Republicans to roll back ‘war on coal’
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 11:06 pmCHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Republican candidate Ted Cruz promised to roll back what he calls President Barack Obama’s ‘war on coal’ if he’s elected president.… -
Clinton pitches minimum-wage boost while fundraising in L.A.
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 3:22 pmLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hillary Clinton detoured Saturday from a weekend of big-dollar fundraising in California to pitch her plans to raise the federal minimum… -
Bitterly feuding, Clinton, Sanders clash in NY debate
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 3:12 pmNEW YORK (AP) — Deepening their increasingly bitter feud, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders aggressively challenged each other’s judgment to be president in Thursday night’s… -
New York primary brings campaign tension to a boil _ again
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 10:40 amNEW YORK (AP) — Democrats clashed on a Brooklyn debate stage while Republicans courted donors in Manhattan as “New York values” framed the 2016 race… -
Sanders gave 4 percent of income to charity in 2014
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 9:29 amWASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders released his full 2014 federal tax return Friday, revealing that he mostly lives off a six-figure government salary and donated… -
Ted Cruz defended Texas ban on the sale of sex toys in state
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 9:12 amAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Defending a Texas state law banning the sale of sex toys, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz argued in a 2007 court… -
With friends like these: GOP race spurs awkward endorsements
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 8:58 amWASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham says Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is “not my favorite.” Ben Carson says there are “better people” than Donald… -
Sanders picks up a few more delegates at Colorado convention
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 8:54 amWASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders is netting a few extra delegates at Colorado’s Democratic state convention — though it’s not having a real impact on… -
At Trump Tower, true believers mix with the morbidly curious
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 8:54 amNEW YORK (AP) — Inside Trump Tower, altar to all things Donald, the throngs pouring into the soaring brass-and-glass atrium include both the true believers… -
Poll: Americans happy at home, upset with federal government
Associated Press | April 16, 2016 8:18 amCHICAGO (AP) — All that talk of an angry America? An Associated Press-GfK poll finds that most Americans are happy with their friends and family,…