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Joe Biden wants to complete his goals on civil rights, taxes, and social services if he's reelected
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a simple reelection pitch to voters — let him “finish the job.” So what does that mean? What's left for him to get done? Unlike Donald Trump, the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination who has been...
US officials, lawmakers express support for extension of Africa trade program
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — U.S. officials and lawmakers expressed support Saturday for the extension of a trade program that grants eligible African countries duty-free access to U.S. markets. The move follows a clear push by eligible African countries at the African Growth and...
Billions for life-saving AIDS program need to continue, George W. Bush Institute tells Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — As billions of dollars for a global HIV/AIDS program credited with saving millions of lives remains in limbo, the George W. Bush Institute is urging the U.S. Congress to keep money flowing for it. In a letter sent to Congress on Wednesday, the former Republican...
Whether Jim Jordan wins the speakership or not, voters in his Ohio district will stand by their man
URBANA, Ohio (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan, so far, has failed to get the needed votes to become House Speaker but his fight for the coveted leadership role isn't done, and the devotion of many of his constituents back in Ohio seems unwavering. In Washington, Jordan has made a name for...
NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing
NCAA President Charlie Baker told federal lawmakers Tuesday that for college sports to modernize, the athletes must remain students. At a Senate hearing to discuss how athletes are compensated for their celebrity endorsements, Baker and other college sports leaders shifted the focus...
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports next week
NCAA President Charlie Baker is expected to testify in front of a Senate committee next week during the 10th hearing on Capitol Hill over the last three years on college sports. The Senate Judiciary Committee announced it has scheduled a hearing on Name, Image and Likeness, and the...
As Gen. Milley steps down as chairman, his work on Ukraine is just one part of a complicated legacy
OSLO, Norway (AP) — On a frigid U.S. air base in Germany, the top U.S. military officer was in his element. Striding along the training area in his fatigues, Army Gen. Mark Milley bellowed at the Ukrainian troops gathered around him. “Slava Ukraini!” he hollered, again and...
Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception
NEW YORK (AP) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth, as the largest American philanthropic donor throws its weight behind the issue during the nonprofit's annual Goalkeepers conference on the sidelines of...
Scientists call fraud on supposed extraterrestrials presented to Mexican Congress
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Supposed aliens landed in Mexico’s Congress but there were no saucer-shaped UFOs hovering over the historic building or bright green invaders like those seen in Hollywood films. The specter of little green men visited Mexico City as lawmakers heard testimony...
