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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…
Biden blames Trump for violence at Capitol that's shaken US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has denounced the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorists” and he blamed President Donald Trump for the violence that has shaken the nation's capital…
Casino mogul, GOP megadonor Adelson to take medical leave
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson will take a medical leave after recently resuming cancer treatments, the company announced in a statement on Thursday.
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California has record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads.
Pelosi: If Trump not removed under 25th Amendment, Congress may go forward with impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pelosi: If Trump not removed under 25th Amendment, Congress may go forward with impeachment.
Biden picks Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as commerce secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has picked Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to lead the Commerce Department, helping set trade policy and promote U.S. opportunities for growth domestically and overseas.
AP source: Biden to pick Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as Commerce secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to lead Labor Dept
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Biden to pick Rhode Island Gov. Raimondo as Commerce secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to lead Labor Dept.
Discussions swirl on Trump's removal after chaos at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers in both parties and members of President Donald Trump’s own administration were engaged in discussions on removing Trump from power following the insurrection in the Capitol by his suppo…
Pelosi to seek resignation of Capitol police chief, announces resignation of other key security figure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pelosi to seek resignation of Capitol police chief, announces resignation of other key security figure.
Missouri lawmaker skips own inaugural to attend Trump rally
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — While most of his colleagues were being sworn into office at the Missouri Capitol, Republican state Rep. Justin Hill was in the nation's capital encouraging Congress to reject President-e…
Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary
BOSTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden announced Thursday that he has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his labor secretary, selecting a former union worker who shares Biden's Irish-American background and wor…
The Latest: Pelosi calls for using 25th Amendment on Trump
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More contagious variant of COVID-19 found in Connecticut
The first two known cases of a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Connecticut, the governor said Thursday.
Biden introduces Judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden introduced Merrick Garland as his pick for attorney general on Thursday, turning to an experienced judge to help de-politicize the Justice Department and restore th…
Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians drafted and developed Francisco Lindor, who blossomed into an All-Star shortstop and one of baseball's best all-around players.