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Commissioner candidates discuss public safety, county services
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming …
The Latest: Trump promises 'orderly transition' on Jan. 20
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congress’ tally of the
Pence defies Trump, affirms Biden's win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence defied President Donald Trump early Thursday morning as he affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s November victory, putting an end to Trump’s futile efforts to subvert Amer…
Trump says 'there will be an orderly transition' after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says 'there will be an orderly transition' after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory.
Congress formally OKs Biden's Electoral College triumph, trouncing GOP objections after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress formally OKs Biden's Electoral College triumph, trouncing GOP objections after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol.
Pence says 'violence never wins,' McConnell decries 'attempted insurrection' as Congress resumes electoral count
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pence says 'violence never wins,' McConnell decries 'attempted insurrection' as Congress resumes electoral count.
Kosovo to hold new general election Feb. 14
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s acting president has set Feb. 14 as the date for a new parliamentary election following a court ruling that Parliament’s confirmation of the Cabinet in June passed because of an inv…
Surge in Arizona, world 'hot spot,' puts focus on governor
PHOENIX (AP) — As Arizona experienced periodic spikes in COVID-19 cases since last spring, Gov. Doug Ducey frequently resisted calls to take strong measures. He has declined to institute a statewide mask mandate, a…
Trump supporters gather at Utah capitol in mostly calm event
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Several hundred people waving Trump flags and holding “Stop the Steal” signs rallied outside the Utah Capitol Wednesday, though the relatively calm protest didn’t match the fury seen in Washin…
Reaction from leaders pours in after mob breaks into Capitol
A mob of violent protesters made its way into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, forcing police to evacuate lawmakers and delaying the constitutional process to affirm Joe Biden’s victory in the November election. Some…
Senate resoundingly rejects challenge to Biden's election win in Arizona; result in state will stand
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate resoundingly rejects challenge to Biden's election win in Arizona; result in state will stand.
Dems' Georgia alliance is diverse and broad. Is it durable?
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump came to the north Georgia mountains Monday night to gin up turnout in conservative strongholds and stave off the Democratic challengers who threatened the GOP’s Senate majority…
Senate resumes debating GOP challenge to Biden election, 6 hours after pro-Trump mob forced lawmakers to flee Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate resumes debating GOP challenge to Biden election, 6 hours after pro-Trump mob forced lawmakers to flee Capitol.
Stephanie Grisham, first lady's chief of staff and former White House press secretary, resigns after violent protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephanie Grisham, first lady's chief of staff and former White House press secretary, resigns after violent protests.
DC Police: 4 people died as Trump supporters occupied Capitol; 1 woman shot by police, 3 in medical emergencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — DC Police: 4 people died as Trump supporters occupied Capitol; 1 woman shot by police, 3 in medical emergencies.
California suspends 1.4 million virus unemployment claims
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has frozen 1.4 million unemployment claims as it battles fraud in its massive coronavirus unemployment relief program, it was reported Wednesday.