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Astronomers spot record distant galaxy
WASHINGTON — Astronomers say they have discovered a hot, star-popping galaxy that is far, far away — farther…
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Schools find campaign talk conflicts with no-bullies message
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Lysek rose to become vice president of his fifth-grade class at Lorraine Academy in…
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Romney, McCain: Trump a danger for America’s future
SALT LAKE CITY — In an extraordinary display of Republican chaos, the party’s most recent presidential candidates, Mitt…
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Does Trump have a health care plan? Does it matter?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s evolving ideas on health care do not amount to a full plan, and…
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A boom time for smugglers as borders close
BELGRADE, Serbia — Tensions simmered one night inside the smoky Belgrade City cafe in a rough neighborhood near…
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World considers a Trump presidency, many shudder
BRUSSELS — Following Donald Trump’s breathtaking string of Super Tuesday victories, politicians, editorial writers and ordinary people worldwide…
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Stopping The Donald: GOP looks for a way
MIAMI — Gripped by chaos and dismay, Republican leaders searched on Wednesday for a last-chance option to derail…
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Christie’s shell-shocked look stirs mockery, befuddlement
TRENTON, N.J. — Was that really Chris Christie, the brusque, take-a-back-seat-to-nobody governor of New Jersey? Christie’s seemingly shell-shocked…
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Clinton and Trump claim big victories
Editor’s Note: Complete Super Tuesday results were not available by press time. For a full recap, visit juneauempire.com…
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Thousands attend funeral of man who killed governor
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Tens of thousands of Pakistanis chanting anti-government slogans on Tuesday attended the funeral of a…
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Homicides rise in Chicago; gun seizures fall
CHICAGO — Homicides and shootings have doubled in Chicago so far this year compared with the same period…
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Boy’s hearing gives no clue on Ohio school shooting motive
HAMILTON, Ohio — A 14-year-old boy accused of shooting students in a school cafeteria denied charges including attempted…
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Trump’s career: Plenty for fans and foes to love and hate
NEW YORK — To his supporters, the business career of Donald Trump is proof he’s got the decisiveness…
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GOP badly split as Trump, Clinton seek wins today
VALDOSTA, Ga. — On the eve of Super Tuesday’s crucial primaries, a sharp new divide erupted between Republicans…
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Europe worsens: Refugees face razor wire, tear gas
IDOMENI, Greece — Pressed against coils of razor wire and shouting “Help us!,” refugees and migrants at Greece’s…
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N. Korea puts tearful detained American before cameras
PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea presented a detained American student before the media on Monday in Pyongyang,…
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Judge: US cannot make Apple provide iPhone data
NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Monday that the U.S. Justice Department cannot use a 227-year-old law…
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Lawmakers behind ‘nipple bill’ warn of societal decline
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Lawmakers backing a bill to criminalize women exposing their breasts in public said Monday…
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Bipartisan drug abuse bill faces Senate fight over money
WASHINGTON — An election-year Senate fight is brewing over a bipartisan bill targeting heroin and opioid abuse that…
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Insurer warnings cast doubt on exchange future
Political uncertainty isn’t the only threat to the Affordable Care Act’s future. Cracks also are spreading through a…