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Swalwell suspends California governor run after sexual assault accusations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that's my fight, not a campaign's," Swalwell ...

Almanac for April 13, 2026

Today is Monday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2026. There are 262 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1997, Tiger Woods, at age 21, became the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, finishing a record 12 strokes ahead of Tom Kite. Also on this date: In ...

Big Tech’s data centers finally meet opposition

It appears that folks living in the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio don't want a 2-million-square-foot data center plopped down the road from their front porches. What's wrong with them? Are they snotty not-in-my-backyard liberals? Not quite. Wilmington, Ohio, is a very Republican ...

Harris says she’s ‘thinking about’ 2028 presidential bid

NEW YORK (AP) — After chants of “run again!” filled the room, former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists Friday she’s actively considering another presidential bid. “I might. I am thinking about it,” Harris told the Rev. Al Sharpton after he asked directly ...

Almanac for April 11, 2026

Today is Saturday, April 11, the 101st day of 2026. There are 264 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1945, during World War II, U.S. Army troops liberated the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. Also on this date: In 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated as ...

Taxing the rich isn’t the answer

"Tax the rich!" shout progressives. Why not? America's richest people are ridiculously rich. "Five bucks to you is like $6 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos!" shrieks Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Taking more from billionaires and millionaires just seems fair. That's why Washington state passed a ...