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UPDATED: Former Moses Lake doctor arrested after shootout with U.S. Marshals in Florida
STUART, Fla. — Former Moses Lake surgeon Thomas Earl Steffens, 72, has been arrested in Florida after an altercati…
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In blistering ruling, judge throws out Trump suit in Pa.
Trump team requests recount of Georgia's presidential race
President Donald Trump’s campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race on Saturday, a day after state officials certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state, as his legal team…
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Iowa: Hold Constitutional Convention (To propose amendments)
American citizen killed in Burkina Faso, US State Dept says
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — An American citizen has been killed in the capital of the West African nation of Burkina Faso, according to the U.S. State Department.
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Alaska: Open Primary, Ranked Choice GE (Primary top four go to GE)
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Montana: Revise Conceal Carry Laws (End local govt authority)
In Lebanon, army courts target anti-government protesters
BEIRUT (AP) — Khaldoun Jaber was taking part in an anti-government protest near the presidential palace outside Beirut last November when several Lebanese intelligence officers in plainclothes approached and forcib…
Man killed in shark attack in Western Australia state
SYDNEY (AP) — A man died Sunday after being attacked by a shark in Western Australia state, the eighth fatality in the country this year.
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Kentucky: Rights for Crime Victims (Known as Marsy's Law)
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Maryland: Expand Commercial Gaming (Authorize sports betting)
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Thousands march in Taiwan streets against US pork imports
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thousands of people marched in Taipei's streets on Sunday demanding the reversal of a decision to allow U.S. pork imports into Taiwan, alleging food safety issues.
US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the 1st time
The U.S. Rhodes Scholars for 2021 were elected virtually this year for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe, though that didn't extinguish enthusiasm among the 32 students who won schol…
Azerbaijanis who fled war look to return home, if it exists
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — As Azerbaijan regains control of land it lost to Armenian forces a quarter-century ago, civilians who fled the fighting decades ago wonder if they can go back home now — and if there's still…