The second Republican presidential debate is drawing near with a smaller on-stage lineup than last month's event. The two-hour debate starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan …
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By MEG KINNARD
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9/26/23
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The 2nd GOP debate field will be a little bit smaller — and still missing Trump. Follow live updates
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson didn't qualify for the second Republican presidential debate, but he says he's not leaving the race. Hutchinson says he measures his success by the response he …
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By The Associated Press
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9/26/23
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The field for the second Republican presidential debate will be smaller than the first. The Republican National Committee says seven candidates have qualified for Wednesday night’s debate in …
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By MEG KINNARD
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9/25/23
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A man convicted of the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student has been executed. Forty-four-year-old Anthony Sanchez was pronounced dead following a lethal injection Thursday at the …
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By SEAN MURPHY
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9/21/23
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Police say a they suspect a 25-year-old man fatally shot a 28-year-old woman before killing himself in Arkansas. Police officers found the two wounded Sunday in Pine Bluff, about 44 miles south of …
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9/18/23
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Two Arkansas school districts deny some of the state’s claims that they violated Arkansas’ ban on teaching certain things about race and sexuality. The Pulaski County and Lakeside school …
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9/17/23
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The Pine Bluff School District has been returned to local control five years after the state took it over due to fiscal distress. The Pine Bluff Commercial reports the Arkansas Board of Education on …
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9/15/23
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Arkansas officials say person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, likely exposed at splash pad
An Arkansas resident has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba. The Department of Health on Thursday announced the death from the Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare …
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9/14/23
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will restrict the release of her travel and security records. The Republican governor signed the measure after lawmakers wrapped up a …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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9/14/23
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Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit …
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9/13/23
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Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas says he is running for reelection next year. Womack on Wednesday announced he will seek an eighth term representing the 3rd Congressional District in …
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9/13/23
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Arkansas lawmakers have voted to restrict the public's access to records about Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' travel and security. They backed away from a more far-reaching proposal to shield her …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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9/13/23
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Republicans in the Legislature have backed off widespread limits to the state's open records law, but they are still seeking limits on what can be released …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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9/12/23
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Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select Deep South stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of Deep South and the rest of the world, visit …
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9/12/23
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Hillary Clinton is stepping over the White House threshold in yet another role. Over the decades, she's been there as a gubernatorial spouse, as a first lady, as a senator and as a Cabinet member — …
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
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9/12/23
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' effort to restrict the public's access to records about her administration, travel and security has stumbled at the start of a special legislative session. The …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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9/11/23
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes carve-out of Arkansas public records law during tax cut session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is proposing shielding a broad range of government records from the public when the Legislature convenes for a special session next week. Sanders on Friday …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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9/8/23
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Thousands of Little Rock residents are without power after a severe storm uprooted trees and damaged homes in neighborhoods still rebuilding from last year's tornado. There were no immediate reports …
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9/6/23
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Arkansas blogger files suit seeking records related to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' travel, security
An Arkansas attorney and blogger is suing to get State Police to release records regarding Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' travel and security. Matthew Campbell filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the …
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By ANDREW DeMILLO
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9/6/23
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Today in History
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 12, the 255th day of 2023. There are 110 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Sept. 12, 2013, Voyager 1, launched 36 years …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/23
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