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WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders suggests he's on his path to victory in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination over front-runner Hillary Clinton. While wins in Washington and Alaska caucuses barely dented Clinton's significant delegate lead, Sanders says he expects to close in the contest moves to the more liberal northeastern states, including her home state of New York. He also said his campaign is increasing its outreach to superdelegates.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state senator says he's optimistic about a deal to make the minimum wage in California the highest in the nation, eventually hitting $15 an hour. San Francisco state Sen. Mark Leno says the agreement between unions and California legislators isn't a done deal but "Everyone's been operating in good faith." Approval would avoid the need for a public ballot measure.
MEDICINE LODGE, Kan. (AP) — There have been no serious injuries but there has been notable property damage from the biggest wildfire in Kansas history. Military helicopters are dumping water on the blaze and forecasters say it might rain a bit. Six homes have been destroyed and some livestock has been lost, the office of the Adjutant General said. Three bridges and one railroad trestle have also been damaged or destroyed.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Three men face terror related charges in Brussels. Officials confirmed that 24 of the 31 people killed in the attacks Tuesday had been identified, including two Americans. Government supporters have canceled a solidarity rally because police are already stretched too thin to provide proper security. Doctors say they're shocked by the extreme burns suffered by some of the wounded.
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's military chief warns of challenges but says the new civilian government about to take over will have armed forces support. He says armed insurgencies and failure to follow the rule of law are the main obstacles to success. Myanmar's military ran the country directly or indirectly for five decades before handing over to a quasi-civilian government in 2011.
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