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Published: 14 December 2016

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New poll commissioned by Craig Newmark Foundation finds disproportionate impact of voting restrictions on non-white and young voters

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Written by KEN RITTER , Associated Press

Published: 13 December 2016

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Judge set trials for 17 men accused of armed standoff against federal agents near Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's property in April 2014

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Written by MARYCLAIRE DALE, Associated Press

Published: 13 December 2016

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Defense battles in court to limit the number of accusers who can testify at the comedian's sexual assault trial

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Written by DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press

Published: 12 December 2016

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What Michelle Obama does next will be one of the most talked-about questions when the Obamas leave the White House

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Written by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press

Published: 12 December 2016

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President-elect doubts CIA conclusion that Russia tried to hack U.S. election in his favor

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Written by DAVID DISHNEAU, Associated Press

Published: 11 December 2016

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Obama banned access to war zone equipment after Ferguson police met protesters with tanks

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Written by JEFF HORWITZ, Associated Press

Published: 11 December 2016

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Billionaires, Military, Wall Street and corporate elites are taking top jobs in Trump administration

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Written by RALPH D. RUSSO, AP College Football Writer

Published: 11 December 2016

Louisville's Lamar Jackson holds up the the Heisman Trophy after winning the Heisman Trophy award, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) 

Lousiville star had 51 touchdowns and averaged 410 yards per game  in his first season

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Written by JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent


Published: 11 December 2016

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Despite campaign vows to rein in Wall Street President-elect is filling administration posts from financial industry

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Written by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press

Published: 11 December 2016

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Passed: Sweeping surveillance powers. Sidelined: lifting mandatory minimums for low-level drug crimes