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10 congressional candidates outline priorities at Moses Lake forum
MOSES LAKE — Ten of the 11 candidates running for Washington's 4th Congressional District appeared at a candidate …
Walz delays announcement on business limits until Wednesday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said Friday that while he's encouraged by some coronavirus trends in Minnesota, he's holding off until next week on deciding whether to dial back restrictions in time for the Christ…
Trump, Congress avert shutdown, buy time for COVID-19 talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a temporary government-wide funding bill into law on Friday, averting a federal shutdown at midnight and buying Congress time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-1…
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Trump lawsuit appeal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear arguments over the weekend on President Donald Trump's state lawsuit seeking to disqualify more than 221,000 ballots…
Britain to end state support for fossil fuel sector exports
LONDON (AP) — Britain said Friday that it is ending state support for fossil fuel industry exports, and shifting government assistance to low-carbon and renewable energy projects abroad.
Rhode Island attorney general creates civil rights team
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s attorney general has created a special four-member team of investigators to field civil rights complaints that reach the office.
Chase changes course, will seek GOP nomination for governor
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. Amanda Chase reversed course Friday, saying she would no longer run for governor as an independent and would instead seek the Republican nomination for the race.
Paper apologizes for endorsing congressman backing overturn
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida newspaper apologized Friday for endorsing the reelection of a Republican congressman who supported a lawsuit that tried to have the Supreme Court overthrow the will of the voters in t…
Michigan's top court rejects appeal by Trump campaign
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign was handed a unanimous defeat Friday at the Michigan Supreme Court, which declined to hear an appeal about how absentee ballots were handled in Detroit as wel…
Biden: Cabinet picks from Obama era mean 'bold new thinking'
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced a series of key picks for his new government that drew heavily from the Obama administration, saluting their “deep experience” while insisting …
New York's electors to meet in person with virus precautions
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — In a year of virtual meetings and wall-to-wall Zoom calls, New York's Electoral College electors are still set to meet Monday the old fashioned way: in person.
GOP-led Ohio asks Supreme Court to take Trump election case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio on Thursday weighed in to ask the Supreme Court to take the case that seeks to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election won by Democrat Joe Biden.
Missouri governor, lawmakers brace for tighter budget
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson and top Republican lawmakers on Thursday said they're expecting Missouri to bring in less money next year as the state continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Pennsylvania governor reports second negative virus test
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday he has tested negative for the coronavirus a second time since testing positive earlier in the week.
2 Wyoming sheriff's offices won't enforce mask mandate
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Two county sheriff's offices in Wyoming have said they will not enforce a statewide mask mandate aimed at preventing transmission of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Biden urges public to have confidence in vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on