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Where do the 2024 presidential candidates stand on abortion? Take a look

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, the issue has at times dominated the discussion among the Republicans seeking their party's 2024 presidential nomination and is sure to be on display during the first GOP campaign ...

Trump says he will skip GOP presidential primary debates

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he will be skipping Wednesday's first Republican presidential primary debate — and others as well. "The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had," Trump wrote on his social media site. "I WILL ...

As Maui rebuilds, residents reckon with tourism’s role in their recovery

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Long before a wind-whipped wildfire blasted through the island of Maui, tension existed between Hawaii's kamaaina, or longtime residents, and the visitors some islanders resent for turning their beaches, mountains and communities into playgrounds. It's a love-hate ...

BYU seeks defensive improvement in first season vs high-powered Big 12 offenses

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU enters its first Big 12 Conference season seeking to establish a new defensive identity. The Cougars overhauled their defense after routinely struggling to stop opponents a year ago, hiring Jay Hill as defensive coordinator and bringing in a slew of transfers to boost ...

Minneapolis advances measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis City Council members narrowly passed a measure on Thursday that would establish a minimum wage for drivers of Uber, Lyft and other ride-share companies in the city. Many of the drivers are African immigrants who have been pushing for higher wages at the state ...