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Trump's endorsement of Oz reframes the Pennsylvania GOP Senate contest

Dr. Mehmet Oz takes part in a forum for Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Senate candidates in Camp Hill, Pa., on April 2. Oz recently got the endorsement of former President Donald Trump over his chief rival for the nomination, David McCormick. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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Trump's endorsement of Oz reframes the Pennsylvania GOP Senate contest

For the state's open U.S. Senate seat, the two top Republican contenders are David McCormick and Mehmet Oz. And, as in so many GOP races this year, there's another major player — Donald Trump.

Trump's endorsement of Oz reframes the Pennsylvania GOP Senate contest

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With Bush in 2001, Putin sought to charm students at a rural Texas high school

President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin speak during a visit to Crawford High School in Crawford, Texas, on Nov. 15, 2001. The appearance wrapped up a summit of the newly elected presidents in Texas. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images hide caption

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With Bush in 2001, Putin sought to charm students at a rural Texas high school

Back in 2001, Vladimir Putin was seeking respect from world leaders while pledging a new openness in Russia. That's what brought him to tiny Crawford, Texas, at the invite of President George W. Bush.

With Bush in 2001, Putin sought to charm students at a rural Texas high school

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Putin warned against allowing atrocities to happen in 2001 Texas town hall

Russia's invasion of Ukraine makes it hard to remember that decades ago, Vladimir Putin was on a charm offensive with the West. One stop was Crawford, Texas, with then President George W. Bush.

Putin warned against allowing atrocities to happen in 2001 Texas town hall

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In Ohio's GOP Senate race, there are Trump wannabees — but no Trump endorsement

Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidates Mike Gibbons (left) and Josh Mandel exchange heated words at a forum put on by FreedomWorks on March 18 outside of Columbus. The two have polled atop the contested GOP primary. Andrew Spear/Getty Images hide caption

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In Ohio's GOP Senate race, there are Trump wannabees — but no Trump endorsement

The lack of a Trump endorsement hasn't stopped individual Republican candidates from selling themselves to voters as the most Trump-like in the primary.

In Ohio's GOP Senate race, there are Trump wannabees — but no Trump endorsement

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Trump yanks endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Brooks, who said to get past 2020

Former President Donald Trump welcomes Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., a candidate for U.S. Senate, to the stage during a rally in Cullman, Ala., on Aug. 21, 2021. Trump on Wednesday pulled his endorsement of Brooks, who's been struggling in polls. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump yanks endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Brooks, who said to get past 2020

Mo Brooks' Republican Senate campaign has been struggling, and now the former president has pulled his endorsement, citing a dispute over the 2020 election.

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The Republican Senate primary is heating up as candidates tout pro-Trump cred

Ohio's Republican Senate primary is shaping up as a fight between candidates touting their pro-Donald Trump credentials. The race for the open seat has recently gained in intensity and animosity.

The Republican Senate primary is heating up as candidates tout pro-Trump cred

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Pennsylvania Democrats are angling to distinguish themselves in a key Senate contest

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who's considered the early front-runner in the Democratic primary for the state's open U.S. Senate seat, talks with a voter during a campaign stop at the Mechanistic Brewery, in Clarion, Pa., on Feb. 12. Keith Srakocic/AP hide caption

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Pennsylvania Democrats are angling to distinguish themselves in a key Senate contest

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, whose image is that of the anti-politician, is the early front-runner in the Democratic primary for the state's open seat. Conor Lamb and Malcolm Kenyatta are top challengers.

Pennsylvania Democrats are angling to distinguish themselves in a key Senate contest

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Music Interviews

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers dodge categorization on their new country-punk album

Don Gonyea speaks to country-punk musician Sarah Shook of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers about the group's new album, "Nightroamer," and Shook's journey to sobriety.

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers dodge categorization on their new country-punk album

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Art & Design

Lost mittens become an art installation on lost love in Baltimore

Bruce Willen and his wife created the "Library of Lost Gloves and Lost Loves" in a Baltimore park. It's an art installation made of lost winter gloves and mittens.

Lost mittens become an art installation on lost love in Baltimore

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Pennsylvania Senate contests will be some of the most closely watched this year

In Pennsylvania, three Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate are campaigning in very different ways.

Pennsylvania Senate contests will be some of the most closely watched this year

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Race

There's been an alarming spike in violence against women of Asian descent in the U.S.

Don Gonyea speaks with Sung Yeon Choimorrow of The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum about the safety concerns of Asian and Asian-American women in the U.S.

There's been an alarming spike in violence against women of Asian descent in the U.S.

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Politics

The laws around presidential records are complex and murky

Don Gonyea speaks with James Grossman of the American Historical Association about former President Donald Trump's handling of presidential records.

The laws around presidential records are complex and murky

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Latin America

Russia has been showing diplomatic interest in Latin American countries

Don Gonyea speaks with Vladimir Rouvinski of Universidad Icesi in Colombia about Russia's outreach to Latin American countries during the Ukraine crisis.

Russia has been showing diplomatic interest in Latin American countries

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