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Ephrata PD chief, city reach separation agreement after dispute over leadership, communication
EPHRATA — When former Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch submitted a letter Sept. 15 seeking a separation agreement wi…
Vermont House calls for Trump to resign or be removed
The Vermont House passed a resolution Thursday condemning the breach of the U.S. Capitol and demanding that President Donald Trump resign or be removed from office.
Armed statehouse protests set tone for US Capitol insurgents
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — When President Trump-supporting insurrectionists on Wednesday stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the presidential election, the nation was shocked. But not unwarned.
The Latest: Founder of site Trumparoo among dead at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):
Medical groups criticize proposed Oklahoma vaccine rule
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma State Department of Health proposal that will make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children is being criticized by several state medical experts.
Vermont governor begins term asking lawmakers to help heal
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Thursday that state lawmakers have a duty to step up and help heal the wounds of a divided nation.
Prosecutor: Sedition charge possible for pro-Trump rioters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia said Thursday that “all options are on the table” for charging members of the violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol — includin…
Amid riot fears, Washington lawmakers plan in-person session
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state lawmakers are defending their plan to open the legislative session in person next Monday following the siege of the nation’s Capitol building in Washington, D.C., as well as the stor…
Changing on the fly: College hockey teams do it on, off ice
Albie O'Connell got the call shortly before his Boston University men's hockey team was supposed to get on the bus and hit the road for its season opener at UConn.
Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Helen Viola Jackson's 1936 marriage to James Bolin was unusual to say the least: He was 93 and in declining health, and she was a 17-year-old schoolgirl.
4 Minnesota GOP lawmakers silent on blame for Capitol siege
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The four Republicans in Minnesota's congressional delegation split on whether to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College, but remained silent Thursday on whether Pres…
Biden introduces Merrick Garland as attorney general pick
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden introduced his pick for the nation's top law enforcement official on Thursday, turning to experienced judge Merrick Garland to help de-politicize the Justice Depart…
Auburn's Harsin hires Mike Bobo as offensive coordinator
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's Bryan Harsin has hired former Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo as offensive coordinator.
Red Sox's Smith excited to be MLB's 1st Black female coach
BOSTON (AP) — Bianca Smith has always wanted to work in baseball. And for years she followed a path she hoped might set her up to be a major league general manager.
Trump honors golfing greats with award in private ceremony
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hall of Fame golfers Annika Sorenstam and Gary Player, along with the late Olympian Babe Didrikson Zaharias, have been presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced T…
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