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Fifth Congressional District candidates discuss their qualifications
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates running for the Fifth Congressional District seat detailed some of their qualif…
Senate confirms Biden's choice for UN ambassador
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday. The vote for Linda Thomas-Greenfield reflected a divide between the Biden administration’…
Coast Guard opens hearing into 2019 sinking of crab boat
EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) — The Coast Guard has opened an inquiry into the deadly sinking of the crab boat Scandies Rose in the Gulf of Alaska.
Utah bill banning trans athletes in girls sports stalls
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams is stalling in Utah, one of more than 20 states considering similar measures that opponents say would harm transgender…
Judge bans enforcement of Biden's 100-day deportation pause
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge late Tuesday indefinitely banned President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations.
VIRUS TODAY: Winter weather impacting U.S. vaccination plans
Here's what's happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
VIRUS TODAY: Unemployment applications in U.S. up this week
Here's what's happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in 'equity' push
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to distribute millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus beginning next month as part of his efforts to ensure “equity” in the governm…
Pandemic first job for HHS pick but health agenda is broader
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Food fight: Meat-free school meals spark furor in France
LE PECQ, France (AP) — By taking meat off the menu at school canteens, the ecologist mayor of one of France's most famously gastronomic cities has kicked up a storm of protest and debate as the country increasingly…
The Latest: UK urges Sec Council to push for pause in wars
UNITED NATIONS — Britain has circulated a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council demanding that all warring parties immediately institute a “sustained humanitarian pause” to enable people in conflict areas t…
Things to Know: States push their own relief packages
Here’s what’s happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Despite GOP outcry, Cassidy 'at peace' with impeachment vote
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Trashed on social media and censured by Louisiana Republicans, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy described himself Wednesday as “at peace” with his vote to convict former President Donald Trump at his …
Crippling weather hampers vaccine deliveries, distribution
The icy blast across much of the U.S. injected more confusion and frustration into the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive Wednesday just when it was gathering speed, snarling vaccine deliveries and forcing the can…
Suspected Russian hack fuels new US action on cybersecurity
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Centrist Democrats flex muscles, create headaches for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — A moderate Democratic senator from West Virginia is suddenly one of the most powerful people in Washington.