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BREAKING: Republican Celeste Maloy wins election to U.S. House in Utah's 2nd Congressional District. at 8:36 p.m. MST. apnews.com/hub/politics

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BREAKING: Republican Tate Reeves wins reelection for governor in Mississippi. at 11:30 p.m. CST. apnews.com/hub/politics

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BREAKING: Democrat Gabriel Amo wins special election to U.S. House in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. at 8:10 p.m. EST. apnews.com/hub/politics

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Since Nixon, U.S. administrations have tried Camp David summits, shuttle diplomacy and other big-picture efforts at Israeli-Palestinian talks to settle the disputes that underlie 75 years of Middle East tensions. Notably, Biden has not. apne.ws/D1jNQFz

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BREAKING: Republican Jeff Landry wins election for governor in Louisiana. at 10:15 p.m. CDT. apnews.com/hub/politics

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Biden picks clean-energy projects from Pennsylvania to California for a $7 billion program to kickstart production of hydrogen fuel, a key component of his agenda to slow climate change. He wants seven regional hydrogen hubs to help replace fossil fuels. apne.ws/Rf0jb9E

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Anti-abortion groups in Ohio are divided on their messaging ahead of a November vote that would protect abortion rights in the state. The disagreements reveal the challenges the wider movement is expected to face in 2024. apne.ws/XxjXf0W

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A new Supreme Court term begins Monday with some familiar topics on tap, including guns and abortion, and concerns about ethics swirling around the justice. The year also will have a heavy focus on social media and how free speech protections apply online. apne.ws/JSJVyVi

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The U.S. is on the brink of a government shutdown as senators ready for a rare Saturday session to advance a bipartisan plan that would keep Washington running through mid-November. But chaos in the House makes a shutdown at midnight almost certain. apne.ws/5bx94EN

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Dianne Feinstein's female colleagues in the Senate are remembering how she paved the way for so many women. But they're also talking about their private times with her that were at odds with Feinstein’s tough public persona. apne.ws/ccCPq4v

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The White House has pinned the blame for a looming government shutdown on House Republicans. President Joe Biden is hoping the rest of the country will see things the same way. That's an uncertain proposition at a time of extreme political polarization. apne.ws/KMigm32

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Social Security checks will still go out, but many other functions of the federal government will be severely curtailed, from national parks to programs for disadvantaged children, and many workers won’t be paid if Washington shuts down on Sunday. apne.ws/3sN93ZP

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Veteran prosecutor Leo Wise, who's helping lead the Hunter Biden investigation, is described by backers as talented and savvy, with a knack for navigating complex, headline-generating cases. To detractors, he's stubborn, uncompromising and a self-promoter. apne.ws/1QJdREu

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Stained-glass windows at the landmark Washington National Cathedral that once honored two Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, have now been replaced by windows conveying a theme of racial justice. apne.ws/QcjRMjA

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More and more states are expanding dental care for the poorest residents. It's a recognition of the economic and health benefits of good oral health. For years, such care has been too costly in many places for these Americans. apne.ws/fVDskAP

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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is gaining attention with her calls for “consensus” around abortion. As a South Carolina lawmaker and then governor, Haley supported some of the most restrictive abortion measures that the Legislature could pass. apne.ws/9ll3yPS

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The bribery case against Sen. Bob Menendez is shining a light on a New Jersey developer long accused of corruption. Both rose to prominence in urban communities across from Manhattan where local politics and real estate have long involved favor-trading. apne.ws/ne3xtlv

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Social Security checks would still go out, but millions of federal employees, including members of the military, would not get paid. And many services for Americans would be curtailed if the government shuts down on Oct. 1 because Congress failed to act. apne.ws/0RFw0YK

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Former President Donald Trump’s push to bend state Republican parties to his will — and gain an advantage in his effort to return to the White House — is coming to a head in Nevada. apnews.com/article/trump-…

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