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US seeks death for accused shooter in Charleston massacre
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department intends to seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof, the man charged with killing nine black parishioners…
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South Carolina passes bill banning abortion after 19 weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature passed a bill Tuesday prohibiting abortion after 19 weeks, becoming the 17th state to…
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Clinton thunders to big win over Sanders in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in Saturday's South Carolina primary, drawing staggering support from the state&…
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Graham on GOP backing Trump: ‘Party has gone batsh!t crazy’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is disgusted with the GOP's embrace of Donald Trump: "My party has gone batsh!…
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Boston’s O’Connell featured in pro-Cruz robo-call
A desperate series of last-minute pro-Ted Cruz robocalls ripping GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump over the real estate mogul'…
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Trump’s South Carolina victory could make him unstoppable in GOP race
The Republican establishment's nightmare scenario got one step closer to fruition in South Carolina on Saturday night.…
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What weekend wins by Trump and Clinton mean for the rest of the race
Donald Trump has won the South Carolina (SC) primary with 32.5 percent of the vote, followed by Marco Rubio at 22.…
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Donald Trump wins South Carolina primary; close race for second
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump tightened his grip on the mantle of Republican presidential front-runner on Saturday as South Carolina…
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Jeb Bush ends bid for the White House
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says he is ending his bid for the White House. A teary-eyed Bush says he'…
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Cruz, Rubio, Clinton bids get million-dollar boosts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican and Democratic presidential contenders reported on the financial health of their national campaigns even as they were in…
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Age divides caucus goers in Nevada; terrorism dominates in SC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Older women turned out in force to support former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Nevada's caucuses, even…
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Clinton edges out Sanders to win Nevada caucuses
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hillary Clinton seized the momentum in the fierce fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, turning back a challenge from…
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The GOP moves to South Carolina, the first red state battleground
Saturday's Republican primary in South Carolina looks likely to boost the state's reputation as a hard-fought political…
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Emotions rise in closing hours of SC GOP primary campaign
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – The Republican campaign for South Carolina turned deeply personal on the eve of Saturday's high-…
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Top SC Democrat endorses Hillary Clinton, mending rift
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jim Clyburn, South Carolina's top Democrat, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Friday, mending a rift between…
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Tweeting the #GOPTownHall discussions
NewBostonPost staff took to Twitter Wednesday and Thursday night to live-tweet the two #GOPTownHall discussions moderated by CNN. Here are the…
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Republican feud escalates; SC Gov. Haley backs Rubio
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — A three-way feud among the GOP's leading White House contenders escalated Wednesday, with Republican Ted…
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Rapper’s comments at Sanders rally spark controversy
ATLANTA (AP) — When rapper Killer Mike spoke before Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at an Atlanta rally on Tuesday night, he sparked controversy…
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GOP candidates in high-stakes chess match in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Jeb Bush, John Kasich and Marco Rubio are locked in a high-stakes political chess match in South…
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Clinton bids for black ministers’ support ahead of SC primary
NEW YORK (AP) — Making a direct appeal to black voters, Hillary Clinton said Tuesday she would give African-Americans their next ally…
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Ted Cruz proposes plan to bolster US military
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz laid out his vision for bolstering the U.S. military on an aircraft…
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Kasich campaigns in Michigan, while rivals fight in South
UTICA, Mich. (AP) — As his rivals focused on South Carolina's looming primary, Republican presidential candidate John Kasich campaigned across Michigan…
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George W. Bush jumps back into presidential politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President George W. Bush was making his first direct foray into the 2016 campaign Monday in South…
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Trump threatens to sue Cruz if he won’t drop ‘false ads’
HANAHAN, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday threatened to sue rival Ted Cruz, challenging his eligibility to serve…
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For Jeb Bush, brother George may be golden key to SC win
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — George W. Bush won a bruising South Carolina presidential primary on his way to the Oval Office, as…
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Tweeting the South Carolina #GOPDebate
Staff members of the NewBostonPost took to Twitter on Saturday night to live-tweet the latest Republican debate from South Carolina. Here…
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New Hampshire’s results as predicted, explained and questioned
Here's a riddle: What happens when you get a curmudgeonly socialist and a snarly capitalist – two ideological polar opposites – each…
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Presidential contenders fight for minority voters in SC
DENMARK, S.C. (AP) — The fight for black voters turned into a tug-of-war over President Barack Obama's legacy…
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Rubio eyes brokered convention after NH setback
OKATIE, S.C. (AP) — The best hope of the Republican establishment just a week ago, Marco Rubio suddenly faces a path to…
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WATCH: Braceras looks ahead to South Carolina
NewBostonPost Editor Jennifer C. Braceras joined Sen. Dan Wolf, the Boston Globe's Scot Lehigh and host Jim Braude on WGBH&…
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Refugee tracking bill moves toward passage in S. Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring state police to track refugees coming to South Carolina and to hold their sponsors liable…
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Clinton, Sanders may take gloves off in Sunday’s debate
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have been relatively civil so far during their months-long contest. But tensions…
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In GOP response to Obama, SC governor defends immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should resist "the siren call of the angriest voices" in how the nation treats immigrants, South Carolina…
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Carrying Jack Kemp’s torch: Who in the GOP can best address poverty?
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — At a time and day — 8:30 a.m. on a Saturday — when most Americans are sleeping in, the…
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Paul, Fiorina cut from main GOP debate lineup
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and former technology executive Carly Fiorina will not appear on the primetime debate stage…
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GOP candidates pitch conservative path to fight poverty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidates said Saturday their party must do more to convince poor Americans that conservative policy — and…
