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Republican Senator apologizes for bull’s-eye remark about Clinton

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr is apologizing after he was caught telling Republican supporters that he was surprised Hillary Clinton appeared on the cover of a gun magazine without a bull's-eye on her face. Burr issued a statement shortly after CNN reported his comments Monday, saying they were inappropriate. Democratic challenger…
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North Dakota borrowing another $4M for protest costs

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota legislators will review an emergency request to borrow another $4 million to cover policing costs for the protest of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The state's Emergency Commission borrowed $6 million from the state-owned Bank of North Dakota in September. But officials say that money has already been spent,…
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Tactics increasingly divide pipeline protesters

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline are increasingly divided over how to stop the project. Older demonstrators argue for peaceful protest centered on prayer, but younger activists are pushing for more militant and aggressive tactics. The differences came to a head last week after law enforcement officers in riot gear forced…
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PayPal co-founder explains Trump support

WASHINGTON (AP) - Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel says he is backing Republican Donald Trump because he is "the only outsider left in the race." Thiel was speaking Monday at the National Press Club in Washington. He has donated $1 million to a pro-Trump super PAC and gave $250,000 to Trump's campaign and Republican partners.…
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