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Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.

Religious 'Nones' are now the largest single group in the U.S.

28 percent of Americans are now religiously unaffiliated. A new study from Pew Research looks at how atheists, agnostics and those whose religion is "nothing in particular" view God, religion and morality.
by Jason DeRose

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Wins and losses: Democrats reflect on the New Hampshire primaries

Wins and losses: Democrats reflect on the New Hampshire primaries

The New Hampshire primaries are over, but candidates eyeing for presidential nomination are staying in the race — whether they lost or not. MPR host Tom Crann spoke to Rep. Dean Phillips and Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ken Martin about the primary results.
by Tom Crann, Lukas Levin, Ngoc Bui and Matthew Alvarez

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4 things to know about Elise Stefanik, as VP rumors swirl

4 things to know about Elise Stefanik, as VP rumors swirl

Just a few years ago, Stefanik was rated the 13th most bipartisan House member. She also differed from Trump on several key issues — but times have changed.
by Bill Chappell

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5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the Republican primary Tuesday night. It's hard to see another chance for Haley to get ahead, but she is vowing to keep fighting and is looking toward South Carolina.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy — a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Biden’s political fortunes.
by The Associated Press

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Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely

Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely

Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have won the New Hampshire primaries. The former president clinched his second straight victory in his quest for the 2024 GOP nomination after knocking out the rest of the field with a commanding win in Iowa.
by The Associated Press

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In Minnesota’s northeast, Schultz tries again to unseat Rep. Stauber

In Minnesota’s northeast, Schultz tries again to unseat Rep. Stauber

A rematch is shaping up in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, where Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber could face former state Rep. Jen Schultz for a second time.
by Clay Masters

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