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Election Day may be over, but ballot counting continues until certification
EPHRATA — While polls have closed and preliminary results have been released, election officials in Grant County s…
The Latest: Georgia governor calls riot in DC a 'disgrace'
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Officials declare Capitol 'secure' nearly 4 hours after violent pro-Trump occupiers disrupted electoral count
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials declare Capitol 'secure' nearly 4 hours after violent pro-Trump occupiers disrupted electoral count.
Kansas congressional delegation condemns storming of Capitol
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation condemned Wednesday's storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, including Republicans who objected to the certification…
Tennessee lawmakers hold prayer rally in support of Trump
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two Tennessee lawmakers held a prayer rally Wednesday timed to coincide with a protest in the nation's Capitol in support of President Donald Trump.
Ossoff seals Democrats' sweep; will be youngest US senator
ATLANTA (AP) — As a teenager, Jon Ossoff was inspired by the pivotal role John Lewis played in the fight for racial equality when the civil rights icon was in his early 20s.
Pence defies Trump and says he can't reject electoral votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged Wednesday he does not have the power to throw out the electoral votes that will make Democrat Joe Biden the next president in…
New Illinois congresswoman: 'Hitler was right on one thing'
CHICAGO (AP) — Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol.
VT US Rep Welch feared his safety during assault on Congress
Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives said Wednesday he feared for his safety while watching protesters trying to break into the House chamber.
AP PHOTOS: Scenes of violence at U.S. Capitol shock world
A mob invading the U.S. Capitol. Police officers with guns drawn inside the House of Representatives. Lawmakers hiding from intruders seeking to overturn a national election.
Mississippi schools chief: Ease mandates on some tests
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi high school students will take end-of-course exams and third graders will take mandated reading assessments this spring, state Superintendent of Education Carey Wright told lawmake…
8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden's electoral votes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Eight Republican members of Congress from Pennsylvania, falling in line with President Donald Trump, said that they will oppose the state's electoral votes being cast Wednesday for President-…
The Latest: Quebec imposing 8 p.m. curfew beginning Saturday
MONTREAL — Quebec premier is imposing a provincewide 8 p.m. curfew beginning Saturday as a way to curb surging coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
Lawmakers advance bills to limit governor's COVID response
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Rebuking the Kentucky governor's handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Republican lawmakers advanced bills Wednesday to limit his emergency powers and to keep businesses open amid the pandemic.
Stocks rally, despite protests in DC, on hopes for stimulus
Wall Street rallied Wednesday on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, though the enthusiasm was dampened by
PSG draws in Pochettino's first game; leader Lyon wins 3-2
PARIS (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino's first game in charge of Paris Saint-Germain ended in a tame 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday as leader Lyon moved three points clear by beating Lens 3-2 at home.