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Clinton, Sanders clash over trade and auto bailout in Michigan debate

FLINT, Mich. — Democratic presidential contenders Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton clashed angrily over trade, the auto industry bailout and Wall Street in a Michigan debate on Sunday, with Sanders accusing Clinton of backing trade deals that robbed the state of jobs.

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Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

Former first lady Nancy Reagan, who as an aspiring actress married affable leading man Ronald Reagan, and then offered her unfailing support and Hollywood style as his unlikely political career took them to the Sacramento’s governor’s mansion and then all the way to the White House, has died. She was 94.

Agency trains civilians to respond to mass shooter events

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A crowd of about 350 listened quietly as the recording of a teacher’s eerie 911 call from Columbine High School bellowed over the church auditorium’s speakers.

Pat Conroy, author of ‘Prince of Tides,’ dies at 70

Pat Conroy, who turned tales of his painfully dysfunctional family into best-selling novels such as “The Great Santini” and “The Prince of Tides,” died on Friday at the age of 70, his publishing company said.

US land managers reject development near Grand Canyon

U.S. land managers on Friday rejected a plan that could have opened the way for housing and commercial expansion near the Grand Canyon’s celebrated South Rim, a surprise decision that was decried by developers but praised by environmental groups.

Space X launches communications satellite but botches sea landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida and thrust a communications satellite into orbit Friday, but the launch vehicle’s reusable main-stage booster was destroyed when it failed to land itself on an ocean platform, the company said.