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Auditor candidates discuss election integrity, public confidence
EPHRATA — Three Republican candidates are running for the position of Grant County Auditor: incumbent Shannon Fals…
California sees bright spot in 'most intense surge' of virus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has lifted a stay-at-home order for 13 northern counties with improving hospital conditions, but most of the state’s population remains under tight restrictions in the deadly co…
FBI says it warned about prospect of violence ahead of riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI warned law enforcement agencies ahead of last week's breach of the U.S. Capitol about the potential for extremist-driven violence, U.S. officials said, contradicting earlier statements tha…
'Safest place in Washington' no more. A reporter's disbelief
WASHINGTON (AP) — I still can’t stop watching the videos.
Column: Trump and golf were never a comfortable fit
Donald Trump was never a comfortable fit for golf.
Ohio gov. activates National Guard ahead of potential riots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identified as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the count…
Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; first execution of female federal inmate in 67 years
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Kansas woman put to death for killing expectant mother in Missouri; first execution of female federal inmate in 67 years.
Maricopa County detention officer accused of molesting child
PHOENIX (AP) — A Maricopa County Sheriff’s detention officer has been accused of molesting a child over a four-year span, authorities said Tuesday.
New Mexico agency settles with oil company in well case
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An oil company operating in northwestern New Mexico has agreed to pay a $25,000 civil penalty as part of a settlement.
High court weighs compensation for business restrictions
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments as it weighs whether the state must compensate businesses for losses due to temporary closures and other pandemic-related restr…
Arizona redistricting commission to hold its first meeting
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's latest redistricting commission will meet Thursday for the first time to be sworn in and interview five independents nominated to serve as the panel's chair and potential tie-breaking vote .
Supreme Court clears way for woman's execution
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Justice Department to carry out the first execution of a female death-row inmate in almost seven decades.
House ready to ask VP to help oust Trump; impeachment next
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House rushed ahead Tuesday toward impeaching President Donald Trump for the deadly Capitol attack, taking time only to try to persuade his vice president to push him out first. Trump show…
Woman convicted of killing 3 children in fire free on parole
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Southern California woman who spent 29 years behind bars after being convicted of killing her three children by setting their home on fire was released from state prison on parole Tuesday.
State of State: Evers targets broadband, fixing unemployment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment paymen…
The Latest: Group of House Republicans wants Trump censured
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):