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Control of Congress at stake in Washington CD3
(The Center Square) - One of the most hotly contested Congressional elections that could determine control of Cong…
Pence tells governors money for coronavirus costs is coming
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday reassured governors that they will be reimbursed for at least some of the costs of responding to the spread of the coronavirus, as several states began setting aside …
The Latest: G-7 to discuss economic response to outbreak
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2 at Bellevue College out after incarceration mural altered
SEATTLE (AP) — The president and one vice president of Bellevue College will be leaving their jobs, the school announced Monday, after the vice president’s decision to alter a campus mural of two Japanese American …
The Latest: Canada increases screening for Iran travelers
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Indian casino closes after employee gets coronavirus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Leaders of an American Indian reservation in Oregon shut down its casino and several other facilities Monday after an employee contracted coronavirus, and a state health official said the virus i…
Organizations ask Idaho high court to open execution records
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Several news and legal organizations have told the Idaho Supreme Court that they believe state prison officials are required to reveal the source of drugs used in executions under public records…
The Latest: UN scales back major conference because of virus
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The Latest: Trump meets with pharmaceutical company execs
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Alaska Airlines drops sponsorship of Iditarod sled dog race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Airlines confirmed Monday it will drop its sponsorship of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska’s most famous sporting event.
Idaho Statesman journalists announce plans to unionize
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Journalists at a major daily newspaper in Idaho announced plans to unionize on Monday.
The Latest: 6 deaths from virus in Washington state
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Officials: 6 deaths in Washington state from coronavirus
SEATTLE (AP) — Six people have now died from coronavirus in Washington state, health officials said Monday as local leaders said they would purchase a motel to use as a hospital and provide housing for vulnerable h…
Washington state health officials now say 6 virus deaths in state
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials now say 6 virus deaths in state.
The Latest: 3 more people die from virus in Washington state
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Yellowstone begins bison captures as it seeks to cull herd
Yellowstone National Park has started capturing bison migrating outside the park and will hold them in pens for possible slaughter as part of a population reduction program, officials said Monday.