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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson is criticizing President Barack Obama for allowing representatives of a Muslim civic group to attend tonight's State of the Union address, saying their actions are "not pro-American." Democratic lawmakers have invited two members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations to attend Obama's final State of the Union address. Carson tells CNN he wants an investigation of the group, saying it's "done things that are clearly not pro-American." He says the council is trying to "change us from a Judeo-Christian foundation to a Muslim foundation."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona Sen. John McCain says the "Kardashian-effect" is partially what has made former reality TV star Donald Trump so popular among would-be voters in the lead-up to early voting. He told MSNBC that Trump has "struck certain chords" with the American people that inspire "a lot of emotion." McCain also says that if Trump is elected, he will have to work with him, because "there are too many threats to our nation's security." The 2008 GOP nominee says he has no plans to endorse any Republican candidate.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has won the endorsement of MoveOn.org, a grassroots organization that has been at the forefront of liberal causes. MoveOn says the Vermont senator was supported by nearly 79 percent of its membership in an online vote. Hillary Clinton received nearly 15 percent. MoveOn endorsed President Barack Obama during the 2008 primaries and helped rally Democrats in opposition to the Iraq War.
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a rare upbeat start for the stock market, where the Dow industrials surged more than 170 points higher in the first ten minutes of trading. Chinese stock markets eked out a last-minute gain today, a development that's helped European shares recoup further recent losses.
DETROIT (AP) — Many Detroit schools are closed again because of an absence of teachers, although the number has dropped. The district reported at least 22 closings today, compared to more than 60 yesterday. The so-called sick-out started last week with a handful of schools. Teachers are upset over class sizes, pay, the condition of buildings and a plan by Gov. Rick Snyder to deal with millions of debt by creating a new district.
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