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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…
Florida Democrats elect ex-Miami Mayor Diaz as state leader
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic Party leaders elected former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Saturday as the state's new party chair, hoping the Cuban American can turn the party's fortune after losing tw…
At inauguration, Cooper calls to strive for shared goals
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting his second term, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday called on residents to learn from the state's recent triumphs and trials and to commit to shared goals for education, health…
Pope Francis 'astonished' by mob attack on US Capitol
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has told an Italian broadcaster that he was “astonished” by the mob attack at the U.S. Capitol due to the democratic traditions of the United States.
Low-key start to Holcomb's new term as Indiana governor
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will have a low-key start to his second term on Monday as the coronavirus pandemic that has dominated the past year continues looming over the state.
US Capitol attack reignites talk on guns in Michigan Capitol
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Concerns over security at Michigan’s Capitol have reignited after the U.S. Capitol came under attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters last week.
Anchorage vaccination appointments fill up quickly
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Health officials in Anchorage said appointments for residents to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine have filled up in a matter of hours this week, leading to frustration for peo…
Text of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's inauguration speech
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's
At inauguration, NC Gov. Cooper calls for shared goals
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Starting his second term, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday called on residents to learn from the state’s recent triumphs and trials and to commit to common goals for education, health…
Arizona Legislature kicks off 2021 session amid virus surge
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature begins its 2021 session on Monday in the midst of a pandemic that is once again enveloping the state and carries the potential to derail action for the second consecutive year…
State prioritizes over 70, underlying conditions for vaccine
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's new plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine now prioritizes people age 70 and older and those with specific underlying health conditions to receive the second round of vaccines, dr…
Illinois, US team up to manage, sustain vast forest lands
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Federal and state land managers have signed an agreement to cooperate on caring for vast forest lands in Illinois.
Top US official gears up for US presence in Western Sahara
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The highest ranking U.S. diplomat for North Africa and the Middle East traveled Saturday to the city of Laayoune, which Morocco considers the capital of the Western Sahara, laying the groundwo…
List of latest North Carolina Council of State members
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The members of the North Carolina Council of State participating in person at Saturday's inauguration ceremony at the Executive Mansion:
Report: Hospitals in Ethiopia's Tigray struck by artillery
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many of the hospitals in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region, outside its capital, have been struck by artillery during the two months of fighting, according to the first
Georgia's GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses
ATLANTA (AP) — Even though he wasn’t on the ballot, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has been painfully bruised by the 2020 elections.