Shooting survivor's father admits email changes in CNN spat

The father of a Florida shooting survivor acknowledged Tuesday he omitted words in an email he sent media outlets accusing CNN of using scripted remarks at a town hall on guns and school safety....

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GOP winner of Arizona primary expected to win US House seat

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Republican victor of a special primary election is the immediate favorite to win the U.S. House seat vacated by former Rep. Trent Franks....

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Popular Alaska peak weighs new rules for climbers' poop

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Climbers on North America's tallest mountain may have to start packing out more of their poop after a researcher determined a glacier in which much of it has been dumped over the past decade probably is not decomposing the human waste....

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Despite legal victory, Trump needs money for border wall

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- President Donald Trump has won a judge's permission to build a border wall with Mexico. Now he just needs the money....

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More than 150 arrested in California immigration raids

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Federal immigration agents arrested more than 150 people in California in the days after Oakland's mayor gave early warning of the raids, it was announced Tuesday....

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Pennsylvania-based church to host ceremony featuring AR-15s

NEWFOUNDLAND, Pa. (AP) -- A Pennsylvania-based religious group is scheduled to host a blessing ceremony for couples that will feature their AR-15 rifles....

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Grand Canyon helicopter company changing tanks after crash

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- The company whose helicopter was involved in a deadly crash at the Grand Canyon is adding new fuel systems to its fleet that could help prevent or limit burn injuries....

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Back to school: West Virginia teachers' strike ends Thursday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is offering teachers and school service personnel a revised 5 percent pay increase in the first year. In return, the governor says striking teachers will return to the classroom on Thursday....

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