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Associated PressOctober 16, 2015

The board chairman at Bethune-Cookman University is defending the school’s decision to honor Gov. Rick Scott during an upcoming gala, amid online protests by some alumni and students. In an open letter Friday, Chairman Joe Petrock says that Scott was selected as one of five to be honored at the third annual Mary McLeod Bethune […]

Associated PressOctober 16, 2015

Jeb Bush appears to be healthy and wealthy, based on a batch of records released by the Republican presidential candidate Thursday. As for wise? Voters have time. Bush also listed each of the people, called bundlers, who have helped raise campaign dollars in groups of contributors. The 62-year-old former governor of Florida is “in excellent […]

Associated PressOctober 16, 2015

Jeb Bush raised $13.4 million during the summer for his Republican presidential bid — more than almost any other primary competitor, but far less than political newcomer Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon who collected about $20 million during the same time period. Meanwhile, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the two leading Democrats in the […]

Associated PressOctober 16, 2015

Vice President Joe Biden would run an optimistic and unscripted “campaign from the heart” based on restoring middle-class opportunity, one of his top political advisers said Thursday, laying out for the first time the argument Biden would make if he runs for president. Former Delaware Sen. Ted Kaufman, one of Biden’s closest political advisers, said […]

Associated PressOctober 16, 2015

Nevada regulators ordered daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel to shut down Thursday, saying the hard-to-miss sites that have flooded the marketplace with TV and Internet ads cannot operate in the state without a gambling license. The decision comes amid growing backlash by regulators and investigators, including New York’s attorney general, after it […]

Associated PressOctober 15, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s polished performance in the first Democratic debate did more than send a message to her primary rivals. It was a warning to the chaotic Republican field about her likely strength in a general election. Clinton solidified her shift toward more liberal positions on trade, gun control and immigration, but still stayed largely […]

Associated PressOctober 14, 2015

Tight cost controls helped CSX Corp. deliver relatively flat third-quarter profit even though the railroad hauled 3 percent less freight and continued facing weak coal demand. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said Tuesday it earned $507 million, or 52 cents per share. That’s roughly in line with last year’s $509 million, or 51 cents per share. […]

Associated PressOctober 14, 2015

Uber says it will begin operating in Broward County again after commissioners approved looser regulations for ride-booking services. Local media reports that commissioners voted 6-2 for the new regulations during a Tuesday meeting. Uber officials say they plan to turn the app back on Thursday for the county. Uber previously ceased operations in Broward County […]

Associated PressOctober 14, 2015

Forceful and confident in debate, Hillary Rodham Clinton may have heartened jittery Democrats who’ve spent the summer worrying that her mishandling of the email controversy demonstrates more fundamental problems with her campaign and political skills. And her strong performance Tuesday night just might be enough to spark second thoughts among one of her biggest potential […]

Associated PressOctober 13, 2015

The Republican presidential contest has been aflutter for months, but now it’s time for the Democrats to spread their wings before a big national audience. Their first debate is Tuesday night on CNN. Grab your binoculars and bring along this field guide to the candidates. ___ HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Key features: Nearly everybody recognizes her. […]

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Bethune chairman defends selection of Rick Scott for award

Records show Republican Jeb Bush healthy, wealthy

Donald Trump ceases self-funding; Democrats top GOP

Top Joe Biden aide lays out potential 2016 platform

Daily fantasy sports sites ordered to shut down in Nevada

Hillary Clinton’s strong debate is general election warning for GOP

CSX delivers relatively flat 3Q profit despite volume dip

Broward County approves looser regulations for Uber

Analysis: Hillary Clinton confident in debate, may ease concerns

Ready to debate: A guide to the Democratic 2016 candidates