In 2016, more than 200 counties flipped from supporting President Barack Obama in 2012 to backing Trump in the 2016 election. Iowa is home to 31 of the counties. But none compare to Howard County in Northern Iowa – it was the single largest pivot county in the country, flipping by 41 percentage points. We […]
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Experts say travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping the spread of a new virus that has killed 259 people in China could end up hurting rather than helping the situation By IVAN MORENO Associated Press February 1, 2020, 10:44 PM 3 min read MILWAUKEE — Travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping
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NEW YORK — Life expectancy in the United States is up for the first time in four years. The increase is small — just a month — but marks at least a temporary halt to a downward trend. The rise is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses. “Let’s just hope it
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Marcus Sheffield II scored 28 points and Hunter McInotsh added 24 as Elon narrowly beat Northeastern 74-69 February 1, 2020, 11:50 PM 1 min read ELON, N.C. — Marcus Sheffield II scored 28 points and Hunter McInotsh added 24 as Elon narrowly beat Northeastern 74-69 on Saturday. Elon (7-17, 3-8 Colonial Athletic Association) shot 61%
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Later in the week, a Bloomberg event featuring two top officials from the Klobuchar campaign was even better attended. Justin Buoen, the campaign manager, told the assembled reporters how they were compensating for the senator’s absence by, for instance, tele-town- hall-style events in which the candidate speaks to thousands of voters at a time over
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in the US The US has approved its first treatment for peanut allergies in children. The drug AR101, or Palforzia, uses oral immunotherapy, with children given tiny but increasing amounts of peanut protein over a six-month period under medical supervision. After
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Experts say travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping the spread of a new virus that has killed 259 people in China could end up hurting rather than helping the situation By IVAN MORENO Associated Press February 1, 2020, 10:46 PM 3 min read MILWAUKEE — Travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping
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Jack Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 2-1 victory and snap the Columbus Blue Jackets’ six-game win streak By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer February 1, 2020, 9:03 PM 3 min read BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 2-1
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People stood on chairs to catch a glimpse of Pete Buttigieg during his rally in Waterloo.Credit…Todd Heisler/The New York Times While most of the Democratic field barnstormed Iowa on Saturday, former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York, who is not competing in the state, released a tax plan from afar. His plan would raise
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Pacific Gas and Electric is pledging to overhaul its board of directors in an attempt to avoid a potential takeover attempt by the state of California By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer February 1, 2020, 7:13 PM 4 min read SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric is pledging to overhaul its board of directors
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