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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 …
EXPLAINER: What’s in store when the Electoral College meets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters cast their ballots for president more than a month ago, but the votes that officially matter will be cast Monday. That's when the Electoral College meets.
EXPLAINER: The Electoral College, an unlovable compromise
For a compromise that has lasted more than 200 years, the Electoral College doesn’t get a lot of love.
Trump says he's nixing plan for early vaccine at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was reversing an administration directive to vaccinate top government officials against COVID-19, while public distribution of the shot is limited to fro…
Going 'the extra mile': UK, EU keep up Brexit trade talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Teetering on the brink of a no-deal Brexit departure, Britain and the European Union stepped back from the void Sunday and agreed to continue trade talks, although both downplayed the chances of suc…
Statement: Atlanta mayor turned down Biden's Cabinet offer
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms turned down an opportunity to serve in President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet, a spokesperson for the mayor said Saturday.
Report blames national Dems for role in Iowa caucus mess
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new audit report blames the national Democratic Party's involvement in the Iowa caucuses for problems that delayed the results for days at the beginning of the 2020 presidential nominating…
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Still recovering from COVID-19, Algeria's president suddenly reappeared Sunday after nearly two months out of the public eye, saying in a video message that it may still be several more week…
UK, EU say they have made progress on post-Brexit trade deal as Dec. 31 deadline looms, talks will continue
BRUSSELS (AP) — UK, EU say they have made progress on post-Brexit trade deal as Dec. 31 deadline looms, talks will continue.
GOP voters ready for Georgia runoffs despite Trump's claims
ATLANTA (AP) — Many Republican voters in Georgia are angry. They're convinced that widespread voter fraud — claims that are baseless — cost President Donald Trump the election to Democrat Joe Biden.
Former development aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
NEW YORK (AP) — A former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who is now running for Manhattan borough president accused him of sexual harassment in a series of tweets Sunday, saying he made inappropriate comments ab…
Hunter Biden subpoena seeks info on Burisma, other entities
WASHINGTON (AP) — A subpoena seeking documents from Hunter Biden asked for information related to more than two dozen entities, including Ukraine gas company Burisma, according to a person familiar with a Justice D…
Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last month, Cabinet hopeful
Louisiana's electoral votes will happen at the state Capitol
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's eight electors will cast their ballots for President Donald Trump on Monday in the state Senate chamber.
EXPLAINER: How do other democratic nations select leaders?
The way the United States will formally choose its president on Monday stands in stark contrast to how most of the world’s democracies select leaders.
Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a new rationale Sunday for threatening to veto the