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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
Police: Van carrying 80 dogs overturns on Virginia highway
SALEM, Va. (AP) — A van carrying 80 dogs overturned on an interstate in Virginia, causing some of the animals to be injured and others to escape the vehicle, police say.
Lawyer: Denver security guard acted in self-defense
DENVER (AP) — An armed security guard for a television station who is suspected of fatally shooting a man following an altercation after opposing protests was acting in self-defense when he opened fire, a lawyer re…
Authorities: 37 pounds of meth found in driver's spare tire
FOREST, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers who pulled a driver over for a traffic violation in Mississippi allegedly discovered about 37 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a spare tire stashed in the vehicl…
The Latest: Trump tells Fla. supporters he feels 'powerful'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential race (all times local):
NYC virus lockdown protest leader ordered away from reporter
NEW YORK (AP) — A leader of protests against new coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn was ordered Monday to stay away from a journalist who was chased and trapped by a crowd.
McConnell, McGrath spar over federal response to coronavirus
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s opponent accused him of failing the country with the lack of another coronavirus relief package, while the Republican incumbent described himself as a powerful advocate for …
Senate Democrats' fundraising success puts GOP on defensive
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buoyed by massive fundraising success, Democratic Senate candidates are mounting a push in Republican states that few would have thought possible just a few months ago, placing continued GOP contr…
Trump holds 1st rally since contracting coronavirus
SANFORD, Florida (AP) — Just a week after his release from the hospital, President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Monday for the first time since contracting the coronavirus as he tries to stage a late…
Trump, Biden try to line up by Fauci as they court voters
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are both looking to harness the credibility of America’s best-known infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, as they make their case to American voters.
Ossoff slams Perdue over virus; Republican cries socialism
ATLANTA (AP) — During their first debate, Democrat Jon Ossoff hammered Sen. David Perdue on his response to the coronavirus pandemic, while the Georgia Republican accused Ossoff of backing a “radical socialist agen…
Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical
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US Navy holds remembrance of 2000 USS Cole terror attack
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A ceremony has been held to honor the 17 sailors who died in the terrorist bombing attack on the USS Cole 20 years ago.
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Barrett vows fair approach as justice, Democrats skeptical
Denver investigates license for guard arrested in shooting
DENVER (AP) — Denver officials were investigating Monday how an armed security guard for a television station who is suspected of fatally shooting a man following an altercation following opposing protests was able…
Rights groups oppose China, Russia, Saudis on UN rights body
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Human rights groups are urging the U.N.’s 193 member nations to oppose seats on the world organization’s premiere rights body for China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cuba and others because of their …