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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is questioning the liberal credentials of rival Hillary Clinton. Appearing in a forum aired by CNN, Sanders said Clinton hasn't been in sync with the liberal wing Democrats on issues including trade, Wall Street regulation, climate change, campaign finance and the 2002 authorization of the war in Iraq. Clinton says she knows where she stands and shares "the same hopes and aspirations" of progressives. The two face off in New Hampshire's primary on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican presidential candidates have given up their White House ambitions. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum ended his bid Wednesday night during an appearance on Fox News Channel and said he will support Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign. Earlier, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he's suspending his campaign.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it has detected preparations by rival North Korea to fire a long-range rocket and warned that Seoul will shoot down any rocket parts flying over South Korean territory. North Korea told international organizations this week that it will launch an observation satellite aboard a rocket between Feb. 8 and 25. South Korea and the U.S. call the plans a cover for a banned test of a missile that could strike the U.S. mainland.
PARIS (AP) — Brazil's president says the Zika virus has gone from a "distant nightmare" to a "real threat" against the Brazilian people. In a pre-recorded, prime-time television address Wednesday, Dilma Rousseff calls on citizens to unite to combat the mosquito that transmits the virus, which researchers in Brazil have linked to a rare birth defect. She describes concrete measures people can take to eliminate the mosquito's breeding grounds in their homes.
MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) — A recently retired Ohio police officer says he has rejected an offer from the city of Marietta that would allow him to keep his K-9 partner Ajax if he agrees to work on a volunteer basis. Matt Hickey had offered $3,500 to buy Ajax. The law allows officers to buy retired dogs for $1. But unlike Hickey, Ajax doesn't have health problems and is able to work.
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