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Family History Fair helps people explore their roots
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a Family History Fair Saturday…
Taiwan welcomes controversial visit by US Ambassador Craft
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said Friday it welcomed the upcoming visit of a U.S. ambassador to the island in the final week of the Trump presidency in a move that China has already strongly warned against.
Republican lawmakers flex muscle in setting COVID policies
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Asserting their role in setting COVID-19 policies, Republican lawmakers advanced bills Thursday to put limits on the Democratic governor's ability to wield his emergency powers to impose restr…
Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite
Several state lawmakers joined, observed US Capitol turmoil
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself and supporters of President Donald Trump storming into the U.S. Capitol is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation as federal prosecutors ste…
Sununu inaugurated amid virus, violence concerns
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic that has shaken New Hampshire to its core also offers a path to both individual and collective transformation, Republican Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday as he official…
Facebook joins Twitter in blocking Trump from posting following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Facebook joins Twitter in blocking Trump from posting following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
Pandemic's uneven impact highlight California budget issues
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In his first year in office, California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a $21.5 billion surplus to spend. In his second year, he had to make up a $54.3 billion shortfall.
The Latest: China city offers cash for tip on test evaders
BEIJING — A city in northern China is offering rewards of 500 yuan ($77) for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a recent coronavirus test.
State GOP says election tarnished democracy, faces criticism
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Republican Party Chairman Steve Pearce said Thursday that democracy has been tarnished by unanswered questions about the 2020 vote count. But he stopped just short of repeating Pres…
Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer has died from injuries suffered as President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, a violent siege that is forcing hard questions about the defeated president's remaining…
US trade deficit rises to $68.1 billion in November, reflecting a surge in imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — US trade deficit rises to $68.1 billion in November, reflecting a surge in imports.
GOP's Loeffler concedes to Warnock in Georgia runoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler on Thursday conceded to Democrat Raphael Warnock in one of two Georgia Senate runoffs that will give control of the U.S. Senate to Democrats.
US long-term mortgage rates hit new lows; 30-year at 2.65%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates declined this week to new record lows for the first week of 2021.
The Latest: China city offers rewards to root out untested
BEIJING — A city in northern China is offering rewards of 500 yuan ($77) for anyone who reports on a resident who has not taken a coronavirus test.
They need to chill. Tips for turning seeds into trees
How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams, oaks, sycamores and other trees at the end of summer.