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Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the

Biden running, calls it 'battle for the soul of this nation'

Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest, declaring the "soul of this nation" at stake if President Donald Trump wins re-election.

World U.S.: Avoid Sri Lanka places of worship, fearing attack
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka warned Thursday that places of ...
11:42 AM
World Putin, Kim discuss how to break nuclear standoff
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin told Kim Jong Un he appreciates the North ...
8:51 AM
Celebrities Newest royal baby could be an American
LONDON — What would the Founding Fathers think? Almost 250 years after the United States ...
7:30 AM
Nation 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
4/18/19
Nation Some frustrated by Joe Biden's 2020 bid
Former Vice President Joe Biden's decision to enter the Democratic presidential race is causing consternation among some Democrats, particularly women of color, who have been hoping for a nominee who better reflects the nation's diversity.
6:30 AM
Nation Trump: I didn't tell counsel to fire Mueller
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he never directed former White House Counsel ...
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Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be ...
6:51 AM
Nation The 20 Democrats, Republicans running for president in 2020
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
4/10/19
Politics 1600: A Trump Twitter tsunami from the deep end
The president ramped up his social media routine by promoting debunked claims about British spying and a Mexican border mistake.
4/24/19
Nation Texas executes avowed racist in man's dragging death
An avowed racist who orchestrated one of the most gruesome hate crimes in U.S. history was executed in Texas for the dragging death of a black man.
4/24/19
Nation Trump's court threat over impeachment foils '93 ruling
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'll go directly to the U.S. Supreme Court "if the partisan Dems" ever try to impeach him.
4/24/19
Nassau Marines say last goodbyes to one of their own
More than 100 members of his Garden City-based unit, the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines reserve infantry, waited in line to pay their respects.
4/24/19