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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 …
Predictions vary on New Mexico higher education enrollment
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Here’s a question even the most educated are having trouble answering: Will college enrollment go up or down in New Mexico next year?
Appointment of new VOA chief raises fears for US broadcaster
WASHINGTON (AP) — The appointment on Wednesday of a new director of Voice of America has raised new concerns about the direction of the government’s flagship international broadcaster as President Donald Trump’s te…
Baker, Cuomo to be honored by Edward M. Kennedy Institute
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are set to be honored with the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Award for Inspired Leadership at a virtual event Wednesday evening.
Arizona reports over 100 deaths; toll from COVID-19 tops 7K
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surpassed 7,000 on Wednesday as the state reported more than 100 additional deaths from the virus.
Biden's Pentagon nominee puts some Democrats in a bind
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden introduced retired Army Gen.
Judge skeptical of Massachusetts Republicans' election suit
BOSTON (AP) — A Republican lawsuit challenging the November election in Massachusetts was met with heavy skepticism before a federal judge on Tuesday, as similar efforts have failed repeatedly in courts across the …
Wisconsin climate task force releases its recommendations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A bipartisan task force that brought together environmentalists, the energy industry and others released its recommendations Wednesday for how Wisconsin might bolster its economy while addressi…
Iowa posts 123 more deaths as state prepares for vaccine
JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa added another 123 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, boosting the state's death toll to 3,021, according to state public health records.
Trump camp loses Nevada high court bid to nullify election
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign has lost its legal bid to nullify President-elect Joe Biden’s 39,000-vote electoral win in Nevada.
Retiring Rep. Kennedy says greed hinders aid to needy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retiring Rep. Joe Kennedy III used his farewell speech from Congress on Wednesday to deride the “great lie of our times” that the government lacks the resources and will to help people in need. He…
Russia conducts drills of its strategic nuclear forces
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Wednesday conducted sweeping drills of its strategic nuclear forces that featured several practice missile launches.
Migrants in US on temporary status get 9-month extension
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday that it will allow migrants from six countries to extend their legal U.S. residency under a temporary status for nine months while courts consider its effor…
Michigan will borrow $600M for Flint water settlement
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers on Wednesday began swiftly passing a plan to borrow $600 million to fund the state's proposed settlement with the residents of Flint, who sued after their municipal water su…
Trump looks past Supreme Court loss to new election lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to let him join an improbable lawsuit challenging election results in Pennsylvania and other states that he lost, a day after the justic…
Portugal immigration chief quits after Lisbon airport death
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s immigration chief quit Wednesday after an outcry over the death of a Ukrainian man suspected of being tortured by officials before dying in custody at Lisbon airport.