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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…
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
EXPLAINER: Baseless claims fill Trump-backed election case
A lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to subvert the will of the voters who elected Joe Biden president over Donald Trump makes a barrage of claims that don't hold up under basic scrutiny, no matter how r…
Colorado announces locations for initial COVID-19 vaccines
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado health department announced its plans to distribute the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Friday.
The Latest: Gov. Cuomo bans NYC indoor dining as cases climb
NEW YORK — Indoor dining restrictions will be reinstated in New York City on Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. Only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed.
Ward takes bid to undo Biden win in Arizona to Supreme Court
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona GOP chief Kelli Ward has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in her bid to overturn Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the state over Republican President Donald Tru…
Senate gives final approval to massive defense bill, risking veto showdown with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate gives final approval to massive defense bill, risking veto showdown with Trump.
Congress passes one-week government-wide funding bill to avert shutdown, give time for COVID-19 relief talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress passes one-week government-wide funding bill to avert shutdown, give time for COVID-19 relief talks.
Emmer, Stauber, Hagedorn ask high court to void Biden win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republican U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber and Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota have signed on to a last-gasp bid to get the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the presidential election.
Biden unveils top picks with deep Obama administration ties
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced five top picks for his new administration, drawing on leading names from the Obama White House while also tapping an Ohio congresswoman and a c…
Lawsuit: Kansas must pay business over COVID-19 restrictions
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita fitness studio's owner and his business are suing Kansas for compensation for being forced to shut down and reopen with restrictions this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, argu…