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The presidential primary season is officially over. Here's what the results could mean for November

Jun. 10, 2024 18:10 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential primary calendar has officially come to an end with weekend victories for Democratic President Joe Biden in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Both Biden and Republican Donald Trump already clinched their party nominations in March, setting up a...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the final presidential primaries and caucuses of 2024

May. 31, 2024 08:34 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — After 146 days, 90 primaries and 17 caucuses in five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia and almost every state (Delaware canceled, remember?), the 2024 presidential primary calendar draws to a close with a handful of primaries on Tuesday and two Democratic caucuses on...

Planned Ross Stores distribution center in North Carolina to employ 850

May. 28, 2024 14:32 PM EDT

RANDLEMAN, N.C. (AP) — Discount retailer Ross Dress For Less will build a southeastern U.S. distribution center in central North Carolina, investing $450 million and creating 850 jobs, officials announced Tuesday. Ross Stores Inc., which operates Ross Dress for Less and another...

Small business owners are more undecided about the election than the general public

May. 21, 2024 17:35 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners are more undecided about the election than the general public. That's according to a new survey by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices. The group surveyed 1,259 small business owners from 47 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington,...

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'

May. 02, 2024 21:13 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Thursday paid tribute to her fellow teachers, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to honor their commitment to their students and excellence in the classroom. “Tonight we celebrate you because...

Today in History: April 13, Apollo 13 damaged by explosion

Apr. 13, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Saturday, April 13, the 104th day of 2024. There are 262 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first Black performer to win an Academy Award for best actor or best...

North Korea fires an intermediate-range missile into its eastern waters, South Korea says

Apr. 02, 2024 02:19 AM EDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, as it pushes to advance its weapons aimed at remote U.S. targets in the Pacific. South Korea’s Joint...