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Student Kenny Douglas poses for a photo at the University of Missouri where he is a a history and Black studies major, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP: Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan 9, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. Nearly a decade ago, intense protests over racial injustice rocked the University of...

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event on May 31, 2023, in Salix, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

AP: ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats

Stephany Matat, Associated Press | Jan 9, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Jan 9, 2025 at 5:25 p.m. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday...

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Enrique Davila crosses the street with his dog, Chula, as heavy snow falls Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP: The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US

Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte | Jan 6, 2025

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Jan 5, 2025 at 8:48 p.m. A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of...

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Young Palestinians walk amongst rubble of destroyed buildings at a neighbourhood in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

AP: Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began

The Associated Press | Dec 2, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Dec. 2, 2024 at 11:12 a.m. Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant...

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FILE - Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

AP: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press | Nov 25, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Nov. 23, 2024, at 5:18 p.m. President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration,...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 6, 2024, at 7:38 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an...

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Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., speaks to reporters during a get-out-the-vote rally at La Teresita Restaurant on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Tampa. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

AP: Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post

Stephany Matat, Associated Press | Nov 5, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping being reelected to a second term will put him in a position to earn a Senate leadership role, while former Democratic U.S. Rep....

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Voters mark their ballots at a polling station on the Navajo Nation in Fort Defiance, Ariz., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

AP: A turbulent campaign nears its finale as Americans choose between Harris and Trump

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024, at 3:58 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor headed for its Election Day finale...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks as former first lady Melania Trump listens after they voted on Election Day at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about that’

Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press | Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024, at 3:46 p.m. PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure...

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Voters line up to enter their polling place at the Cincinnati Observatory on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: The final day of voting in the US is here, after tens of millions have already cast their ballots

Christina A. Cassidy and Ali Swenson | Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day voting was underway across much of the U.S. on Tuesday morning after tens...

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This combination of file photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 12, 2024, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a town hall campaign event in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo)

AP: Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the US

Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024 at 9:08 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — It's Election Day. Polls opened Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP: Investigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformation

Mark Scolforo, Associated Press | Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 30, 2024, at 4:31 p.m. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Investigations into potential fraud in voter registration applications in three...

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