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Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn't work

WASHINGTON (AP) — At the urging of President Donald Trump, Republicans in eight states redrew the boundaries of dozens of congressional districts over the past year while angling for an edge that could help them hold onto a slim House majority in a tough midterm election. Ultimately, it ...

Wendy's rejects buyout bid and girds itself for a hostile takeover campaign

Wendy's rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low and didn't take into account the company's long-term earnings potential under its new CEO. The Dublin, Ohio-based burger chain also said Thursday that its board had adopted a ...

Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

LOWVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced Monday. The child died in Lewis County, about 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Syracuse, Gov. Kathy Hochul ...