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Missouri certifies wins for Trump, Clinton in close primary

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Republican businessman Donald Trump and former Democratic Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been certified as the winners of Missouri's presidential primaries. The results of the March 15 primaries were made official Tuesday. But the losing candidates still have seven days to request a recount. Trump led Texas Sen. Ted…
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Rubber brain, birth control pills, keg among NJ beach trash

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Seashells, sandcastles and seaweed are typical items found at the Jersey shore. And beachgoers left some odd items behind in the sand and surf last year, too, including a beer keg, birth control pills, and a rubber brain. The Clean Ocean Action environmental group released its most recent findings Tuesday…
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Transgender bathroom bill delayed amid financial questions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A sponsor of a Tennessee transgender bathroom bill has told a finance committee that he has to consider a state attorney general's opinion before going forward. A member of the Senate Finance Ways and Means Committee said Tuesday that the bill may have to be heard after the budget is passed…
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Poll: President Obama’s approval rises with improving economy

WASHINGTON (AP) - As Americans consider their options for the next president, they're increasingly warming to the president they already have. Boosted by some good economic news, President Barack Obama is seeing his approval rating rise. That puts Obama, who leaves office in January, in a position to remain a force in the political debate…
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