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Hillary Clinton: Will support Sanders if nominated for Dems

Hillary Clinton: Will support Sanders if nominated for Dems

BERLIN — Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has expressed her skepticism about Bernie Sanders but says she will support the Democratic nominee regardless of who it is.
One clear message from Democrats: We want big change

One clear message from Democrats: We want big change

WASHINGTON — Democrats' desire for dramatic political change has emerged as a driving force in the party's presidential primary battle, one that extends beyond the progressive wing and presents challenges for candidates running on promises of moderat
Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

PHOENIX — Pastor Antonio Velasquez says that before the Trump administration announced a crackdown on immigrants using government social services, people lined up before sunrise outside a state office in a largely Latino Phoenix neighbourhood to sign
White House unveils $2.5B emergency coronavirus plan

White House unveils $2.5B emergency coronavirus plan

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday sent lawmakers an urgent $2.5 billion plan to address the deadly coronavirus outbreak, whose rapid spread and threat to the global economy rocked financial markets.
Forest fire near I-80, Appalachian Trail mostly contained

Forest fire near I-80, Appalachian Trail mostly contained

HARDWICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A forest fire burning through a popular hiking area that is crossed by the Appalachian Trail and a major interstate highway was about 80% contained by Monday afternoon, New Jersey fire officials said.
UN envoy urges Somalia's leaders to work together

UN envoy urges Somalia's leaders to work together

CAMEROON, Cameroon — The U.N.
Steve Ross, founder of New England Holocaust Memorial, dies

Steve Ross, founder of New England Holocaust Memorial, dies

Steve Ross, a Holocaust survivor who founded the New England Holocaust Memorial and spent decades searching for a soldier who helped him at a concentration camp in 1945, died Monday, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said in a tweet.
In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate

In SC, Buttigieg faces black voters wary of a gay candidate

CONWAY, S.C. — South Carolina state Sen. Gerald Malloy is fine with a gay presidential candidate like Pete Buttigieg. His older male relatives are not — and that may be the defining challenge of Buttigieg's campaign.
Worried Democrats rush to slow front-runner Sanders

Worried Democrats rush to slow front-runner Sanders

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Worried Democrats on Monday intensified their assault against the party's presidential front-runner, Bernie Sanders, as the Vermont senator marched toward South Carolina's weekend primary eyeing a knockout blow.
'A new day': Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs

'A new day': Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs

NEW YORK — Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women and led off to prison in handcuffs Monday in what his foes hailed as a landmark moment for the legal system and a long-overdue reckoning