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Joe Biden: ‘I think almost anybody’ in 2020 Democratic field could be the president
In an interview with the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart, Joe Biden seemed on the verge of undermining his own campaign's argument in favor of his electability.
Cuba unveils tighter rules on cooperatives in clampdown on non-state sector
Communist-run Cuba unveiled tighter regulations on non-agricultural cooperatives on Friday, including curbs on their prices, in keeping with a broader push to increase control...
Iowa Dems Furious With DNC for Killing Virtual Caucus Plan
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyFive months before the first caucus meets, the different factions of the Iowa Democratic Party have come together and...
Illinois Republican Rep. Shimkus won’t run again in 2020
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois said Friday he won't run for re-election after more than 20 years in Congress, the 14th House Republican...
Appeals court reinstates lawsuit in SC church shooting case
A lawsuit over a faulty background check that allowed a South Carolina man to buy the gun he used to kill nine people in...
Former Mississippi Police Officer Indicted in Murder Case of Mother of Four
A former Oxford police officer has been indicted by a grand jury in the case of a 32-year-old woman, according to an attorney.
Trump says U.S. has good negotiations with Taliban but no deal yet
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States had good negotiations going on with the Taliban but had not yet reached a...
Two NYPD detectives accused of raping teen in their custody won’t get jail time
Eddie Martins, 39, and Richard Hall, 34, pleaded guilty Thursday to official misconduct and other charges stemming from the incident, which took place in...
California deputies rescue wailing bear trapped in dumpster
When a late-night trip to a trash container left a wailing bear cub stuck inside near a Lake Tahoe motel, deputies were called upon...
Delta Air Lines pilot charged with alcohol violation
A Delta Air Lines pilot from Minnesota was charged Friday with operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol. Tests confirmed that 37-year-old...
