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Here's what we know so far, along with the questions that remain unanswered about Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization.

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Jen Fifield found the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements tool is prone to mistakes and falsely flagged hundreds ...

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We answer the age-old question: "What do I want for my birthday?" ...

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In the June 9 Republican and Democratic primaries, no candidate received majority support. Maine’s ranked choice voting system now comes into play for both contests, a process that could take several ...