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Adams County ballot features competitive federal, state and local races
RITZVILLE — Filing week has closed in Adams County, and voters will see a crowded and competitive ballot in the 20…
Chief: Capitol assault much bigger than intel suggested
WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting U.S. Capitol Police chief was pressed to explain Thursday why the agency hadn't been prepared to fend off a violent mob of insurrectionists, including white supremacists, who were tryin…
Explainer: Mount Etna puts on its latest spectacular show
ROME (AP) — Mount Etna, the volcano that towers over eastern Sicily, evokes superlatives. It is Europe’s most active volcano and also the continent’s largest.
Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York prosecutor has obtained copies of Donald Trump’s tax records after the Supreme Court this week rejected the former president’s last-ditch effort to prevent them from being handed over.
Chief: Capitol Police were ready for trouble, but not a riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police is testifying before Congress on Thursday as lawmakers press for answers about intelligence and procedural failures that allowed thousands of supporters…
The Latest: China OKs 2 more virus vaccines for wider use
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has approved two more COVID-19 vaccines for wider use, adding to its growing arsenal of shots.
Armenian PM slams 'coup attempt' as political tensions rise
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's prime minister accused top military officers on Thursday of attempting a coup after they demanded he step down, adding fuel to months of protests calling for his resignation follow…
Republican wants to require national anthem in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding, from Green Bay Packers games at Lambeau Field to beer league so…
House poised to vote on legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-led House is poised to pass a bill that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation f…
The Latest: Fauci: Whatever vaccine is available, take it
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says if a coronavirus vaccine is available, regardless of which one, take it.
Pro-military marchers in Myanmar attack anti-coup protesters
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Supporters of Myanmar’s junta attacked people protesting the military government that took power in a coup, using slingshots, iron rods and knives Thursday to injure several of the demonstrat…
The Latest: Alaska progressing on vaccinations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska public health officials say 58% of residents 65 and older have received a COVID-19 vaccination since distribution efforts began.
Wife of drug kingpin El Chapo to appear in court in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The wife of
US unwinds Trump policy making asylum-seekers wait in Mexico
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration moved to restore the asylum system to the way it worked for decades Friday by releasing a group of asylum-seekers into the United States, ending their long wait in Mexico a…
Even without listening, US lives in Limbaugh’s media world
NEW YORK (AP) — You didn't have to like or even listen to Rush Limbaugh to be affected by what he did.
World leaders applaud US formal return to Paris climate pact
The United States is back in the Paris climate accord, just 107 days after it left.