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NEW YORK (AP) — The race for the Democratic nomination is intensifying as candidates cast doubt over each other's qualifications to be president. Bernie Sanders told journalists in Philadelphia today that he raised questions about Clinton's qualifications to be president because, in his words, "that was what was thrown at me." He says if Clinton's people think he won't fight back, "they can guess again." The Vermont senator questioned whether Clinton is "qualified" to be president after she criticized his record and his preparedness for the job. Clinton, meanwhile, told reporters in New York that she'd "take Bernie Sanders over Donald Trump or Ted Cruz any time." She said, "Let's keep our eye over what's at stake in this election."
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower in the U.S. as corporate earnings reports start to trickle in. Investors have low expectations for the earnings reporting season that is getting underway this week and next.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans have been seeking unemployment benefits. The government says the number fell by 9,000 last week. It's evidence that employers are holding onto their workers despite signs of weak growth.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying any links to offshore accounts. And he's describing the Panama Papers document leaks scandal as part of Western efforts to weaken Russia. Putin says that even though his name didn't figure in any of the documents leaked from a Panamanian law firm, Western media pushed the claims of his involvement in offshore businesses. He says it's part of a U.S.-led disinformation campaign waged against Russia in order to weaken its government.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say an ambulance transporting a child was stopped after being swarmed by a group of ATV drivers and motorcycle riders in Washington. Police say the group blocked the ambulance, forcing it to stop even though it tried using its lights and sirens to get by. No one was injured and the patient wasn't affected. The crew says one of the drivers opened the ambulance door and accused the ambulance driver of cutting the group off. Police say the group didn't disperse until officers arrived.
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