Trump and Clinton pad leads in race for party nominations

WASHINGTON (AP) — A clash of worldviews is intensifying as the presidential contenders in both parties fight to convince voters they can best protect the nation from a renewed threat of Islamic extremism.

As the world grappled with a new wave of attacks in Europe, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton traded wins with their chief rivals on Tuesday in primary contests across the three Western states. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for blasts in Brussels that left dozens dead and many more wounded.

Trump and Clinton scored victories in the night’s biggest prize of Arizona, while Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders won caucuses in Utah and Idaho. Republican Ted Cruz claimed the GOP caucuses in Utah.

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