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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 …
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US government expects shipments of the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday morning
WASHINGTON (AP) — US government expects shipments of the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday morning.
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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.
Nevada reports 2,641 additional virus cases, 41 more deaths
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada on Saturday reported 2,641 additional known COVID-19 cases and 41 additional known deaths.
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Trump loses Wisconsin case while arguing another one
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump lost a federal lawsuit Saturday while his attorney was arguing his case before a skeptical Wisconsin Supreme Court in another lawsuit that liberal justices said “smacks o…
As leaders set fresh climate goals, Biden pledges US support
PARIS (AP) — U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as world leaders staged a virtual gathering to celebrate the fifth anniversary of …
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…
Analysis: Senate 'gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was about more than providing virus aid.
Austria seizes weapons destined for Germany's far right
BERLIN (AP) — Austrian authorities seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition that were intended to be sold to far-right extremists in Germany, officials said Saturday.
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.
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Armenians, Azerbaijan trade blame over breach of peace deal
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenian officials and Azerbaijan on Saturday accused each other of breaching a peace deal that ended six weeks of fierce fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, and Azerbaijan's leader threatened t…