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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…
Bodies pile up at crematorium in Germany's virus hot spot
MEISSEN, Germany (AP) — The caskets are stacked three high in the Meissen crematorium's somber memorial hall, piled up in empty offices and stored in hallways. Many are sealed with plastic wrapping, others are labe…
Goehner, Steele, Hawkins prepare for upcoming legislative session
District 12 state legislators are looking to address the ongoing economic effects of COVID-19 with legislation.
Senate approves rules for legislative session
Members of the state Senate on Monday approved the permanent and emergency rules to convene remotely during the first day of the legislative session at the Washington State Capitol Building.
Official: Many in New Mexico eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A significant number of New Mexico residents are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations because they have one or more preexisting medical conditions, the state health secretary said Monday.
In Greek city, segregated graves extend COVID-19 isolation
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Even after death, COVID-19 victims endure harrowing isolation in Thessaloniki, the city in Greece most acutely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Kansas lawmakers open session clouded by COVID, DC violence
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators opened their annual session Monday with new leaders in the Senate, new lawmakers in a quarter of the seats and a top Republican acknowledging that he's asked for extra securit…
Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism,” hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden's promise to renew re…
Officials: Manatee in Florida had 'Trump' drawn on back
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — State and federal wildlife officials are investigating reports of a manatee found with “Trump” drawn on its back in a Florida river.
California turns stadiums into COVID-19 vaccination centers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is transforming baseball stadiums, fairgrounds and even a Disneyland Resort parking lot into mass vaccination sites as the coronavirus surge overwhelms hospitals and sets a dead…
Arizona man charged in Capitol riot appears in court
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns made his first court appearance Monday.
Republican AGs group leader quits over call pushing protest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of a national group that advocates for Republican attorneys general has resigned in the fallout of a robocall urging people to march to the U.S. Capitol ahead of the vio…
Harry Reid: Democrats have no choice but to seek impeachment
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says President Donald Trump's behavior gave House Democrats no choice but to move toward impeaching him a second time after the deadly assault on the U.S. C…
Arkansas Legislature begins session in middle of pandemic
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate rejected an effort Monday to penalize members who don’t wear face masks, as lawmakers returned to the Capitol in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Walz denounces Minnesota GOP leaders for hedging on vote
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz denounced Minnesota Republican leaders Monday for refusing to clearly state that the presidential election was free and fair, and disclosed that state troopers had to rush his frigh…
DC seeks security boost and eyes National Guard authority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Last week’s mob attack on the U.S. Capitol starkly highlighted a longstanding local security paradox: The District of Columbia government lacks authority over much of the area within its borders.