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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
The Latest: New York City imposing 11 p.m. curfew
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Family-ordered autopsy: Floyd died of asphyxia
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Floyd's brother appeals for peace in Minneapolis
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
Portland mayor asks governor to call up National Guard
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, and the state's federal prosecutor asked Gov. Kate Brown on Monday to call up the Oregon National Guard to help police in the state's largest city with protests …
Inslee activates National Guard following Floyd protests
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has activated the National Guard following vandalism and mass theft in stores and shopping malls in multiple cities following protests over the killing of George Flo…
Bid to halt Nevada oil drilling in sage grouse habitat
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists say the Trump administration’s approval of exploratory drilling for oil in sage grouse habitat on federal land in eastern Nevada violates its own protection guidelines and ignores…
The Latest: Police union critical of Minneapolis leadership
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
King County seeks further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
SEATTLE (AP) — King County plans to apply for approval to enter into a modified Phase 1 on Monday after Gov. Jay Inslee announced he wouldn't extend the state’s COVID-19 stay-home orders.
The Latest: Trump to governors -- “Most of you are weak”
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Arrest in historic Nashville courthouse fire
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
More arrests in Portland as George Floyd protests continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, arrested 12 adults during protests Sunday and early Monday morning after authorities said projectiles – including aerial mortars – were thrown at officers as demons…
The Latest: Independent autopsy for Floyd expected Monday
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Truck driver who rolled into protest arrested
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Calls in Paris for protest over Floyd, Traore
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
The Latest: Sydney protest canceled over conflict fears
The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck: