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Vatican commits to slavery-proofing its supply chains
ROME (AP) — The Vatican says it will ensure that its supply chains don't use forced labor after a forum of…
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Obama administration seeks Pell grant expansion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants to expand the federal Pell grant program to help more students graduate from college — by providing…
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Millennials drive rise of Hispanic voters in 2016
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Despite a growing pool of potential Hispanic voters in the United States, driven largely by young people, Latinos…
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Gov’t report: Budget deficit to rise to $544B this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government report released Tuesday estimates that this year's budget deficit will rise to $544 billion, an increase…
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White House appoints federal official to lead Flint response
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is appointing a Health and Human Services Department official to lead federal efforts to help the city…
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How the Iowa presidential caucuses work
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More than 40 years ago, a scheduling quirk vaulted Iowa to the front of the presidential nominating process,…
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In tight Democratic race, O’Malley’s Iowa support matters
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In Iowa's leadoff presidential caucuses, longshot Democratic candidate Martin O'Malley could finally be a…
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GE’s unplugging leaves many unsettled in Connecticut town
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — It's not just the loss of loyal customers that worries jeweler Howard Diamond, or the extra tax…
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Supreme Court sets election-year clash on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to an election-year review of President Barack Obama's executive order to allow…
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Hingham man among 12 Marines missing in Hawaii helicopter crash
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps has released the names of 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed off Hawaii. Here…
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Iran’s supreme leader expresses ‘pessimism’ after nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top leader on Tuesday called for vigilance in insuring that world powers meet their commitments under…
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What Congress can do about Puerto Rico’s debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Puerto Rico's $72 billion public debt crisis has forced congressional leaders to pay attention to a U.S.…
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An overshadowed Ben Carson trying to re-energize supporters
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Ask any of Ben Carson's supporters why he's best suited to be America&…
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Eagles singer-songwriter Glenn Frey dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Frey, a rock 'n' roll rebel from Detroit who journeyed West, co-founded the Eagles and…
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‘Millionaire tax’ proposal will get airing on Beacon Hill
BOSTON — Legislation that's been dubbed the ''millionaire tax'' is going before a legislative committee on Beacon…
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Morocco arrests Belgian man linked to Paris attackers
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan police have arrested a Belgian man of Moroccan descent, saying he is linked to the Islamic State group…
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Aerosmith-themed coffee shop coming to North Attleborough, paper says
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A rock 'n' roll-themed coffee shop owned by Aerosmith's drummer is on schedule…
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First lady, school meal directors may be headed for truce
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan Senate bill released Monday would revise healthier meal standards put into place over the last few years to…
