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Dent leads Garcia in 13th District race
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, maintained a commanding lead in the race for Position 1 in Was…
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.
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…
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…
Nevada keeps restrictions in place, vaccines arrive Monday
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The tightened restrictions on businesses and gatherings implemented in late November will remain in effect in Nevada until at least Jan. 15, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Sunday.
Nevada keeps restrictions to Jan. 15, vaccines arrive Monday
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The tightened restrictions on businesses and gatherings implemented in late November will remain in effect in Nevada until at least Jan. 15, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Sunday.
Gov. Sisolak expected to update Nevada on virus, vaccines
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 response and vaccine distribution plans on Sunday at 4 p.m. amid an unrelenting surge that has spared no part of the…
Albanians rally for 5th day after police kill man in curfew
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian demonstrators on Sunday kept up their daily protests over the fatal shooting of a man by police enforcing a coronavirus curfew.
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.