Clinton is the first woman ever to head a major-party ticket in this country. She now has the 2,383 delegate commitments necessary to become the presumptive nominee, according to The Associated Press.
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Women met the Pope in Rome to discuss female priesthood
Women met with the Pope in Rome after he announced plans for a commission to study whether a woman could be a priest.
Trump presses case that ‘mexican’ Judge Curiel is biased against him
Donald Trump continues to accuse judge presiding over fraud lawsuit of bias.
Activists remember oil and gas buyback in Kachemak Bay
An environmental nonprofit sponsored a panel discussion to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Kachemak Bay oil and gas lease buyback.
School district waits for last step in state budget process
A budget passed by the state legislature could give the Juneau School District about $500,000 for next school year if the spending plan is approved by the governor.
Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump
The House speaker acknowledges he has had his differences with his party’s presumptive nominee, but writes that Trump can help House Republicans enact their policy agenda if elected.