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GOP redistricting expert linked to census question, say lawyers

A longtime Republican redistricting expert played a key role in adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census, according to court papers filed Thursday by opponents of the move.

Former Mississippi Sen. Cochran dies at 81

Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, who served seven terms and used seniority to steer billions of dollars to his home state of Mississippi, has died. He was 81.

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Arkansas River stays at record levels, stressing old levees

The Arkansas River held steady at record levels Thursday, putting enormous pressure on aging levees and offering little relief to areas enduring historic flooding.

Israeli political crisis dampens Mideast peace plan hopes

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to push the Trump administration’s long-awaited plan for Mideast peace.

New Hampshire latest state to repeal death penalty

New Hampshire on Thursday became the latest state to abolish the death penalty when the state Senate voted to override the governor’s veto.

Trump, defense chief distance themselves from McCain ship shuffle

President Donald Trump and his acting defense secretary distanced themselves Thursday from an order to keep a warship named for the late Sen. John McCain, a Trump thorn, out of sight during the commander in chief’s recent visit to Japan.

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