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Commissioner candidates discuss what distinguishes themselves
EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming …
Alaska receives first COVID-19 vaccine doses
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska has begun receiving its initial doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, state officials announced Monday.
President-elect Joe Biden clears 270-vote threshold in Electoral College count, formalizing his victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden clears 270-vote threshold in Electoral College count, formalizing his victory.
Alabama loosens licensing rules for doctors as virus rages
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Regulators have loosened rules to make it easier for out-of-state doctors to work in Alabama as the coronavirus pandemic both fills hospital beds and strains medical staff by sickening docto…
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes rattles Hawaii Island volcano area
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island on Monday.
Audit cites problems leading to unemployment payment delays
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development was responsible for 11 of the 13 weeks it took, on average, to process unemployment claims filed since the coronavirus pandemic began, accordin…
Lawsuit seeks to shut down illegal Los Angeles nightclub
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles city attorney is seeking to shut down an underground nightclub that is allegedly operating despite coronavirus restrictions, officials said Monday.
Nebraska splits electoral votes for 2nd time in history
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska officially split its Electoral College votes for the 2nd time in history on Monday, awarding one of its five votes to President-elect Joe Biden and the remaining four to President Dona…
Officials: 1st vaccine doses will not impact current surge
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Initial deliveries of the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in Nevada Monday but health officials said it’s not expected to have an immediate impact on the state’s surge of reported ca…
Georgia to audit one county's signatures on ballot envelopes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's secretary of state on Monday announced an audit of signatures on absentee ballot envelopes in one county, but the outcome of the presidential race in the state will not change as a result o…
NC racial justice task force makes dozens of recommendations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A task force commissioned by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper in the days following George Floyd's death on Monday formally recommended far-reaching changes to police, criminal justice and court …
Michigan electors cast 16 votes for President-elect Biden
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan electors cast 16 votes Monday for President-elect Joe Biden, who reclaimed the battleground state for Democrats on his way to winning the White House.
Minnesota lawmakers meet to pass aid for businesses, workers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers convened Monday to pass a $216 million relief package aimed at businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from a four-week “pause” ordered by Gov. Tim Walz as increasing …
Massachusetts electors cast 11 state votes for Biden, Harris
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts electors have cast the state’s 11 electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Minnesota formally casts its 10 electoral votes for Biden
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's electors on Monday formally cast the state's 10 electoral votes for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden as Secretary of State Steve Simon hailed the orderly process as verification t…
Wyoming awards 3 electoral votes to Trump
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's three presidential electors cast ballots Monday for President Donald Trump.