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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 …
Outgoing US Rep. Max Rose exploring bid for NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Max Rose, a first-term Democrat who lost his reelection bid last month, said Sunday he is exploring a run for mayor of New York City.
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…
Italy passes UK to have worst COVID-19 death toll in Europe
ROME (AP) — Italy on Sunday eclipsed Britain to become the nation with the worst official coronavirus death toll in Europe.
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…
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
Poles protest on anniversary of communist-era crackdown
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Thousands marched Sunday in Warsaw and other Polish cities to protest the country's right-wing government, the latest demonstrations after a high court ruled to tighten the country's already r…
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…
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.
US Supreme Court asked to decertify Biden’s win in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Conservative lawyer Sidney Powell has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decertify Democrat President-elect Joe Biden's victory over Republican President Donald Trump in Arizona.
Protesters in Belarus keep pushing for leader's resignation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Crowds of people took to the streets Sunday in the Belarusian capital of Minsk in a weekly protest against the country’s authoritarian leader who won a sixth term in office in a disputed electi…
EXPLAINER: How much COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped in US
NEW YORK (AP) — COVID-19 vaccines have begun shipping in the U.S. after getting emergency authorization, setting off the nation's biggest ever vaccination push. But supplies are expected to be limited for some time.
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…
Biden's challenge: Building Cabinet that meets all his goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President-elect Joe Biden’s victory last month, Cabinet hopeful
Trump appoints flurry of allies as presidency winds down
WASHINGTON (AP) — His time in the White House rapidly ending, President Donald Trump is rewarding some supporters and like-minded allies with the perks and prestige that come with serving on federal advisory boards…