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Soap Lake looking to seat salary commission
SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake is seeking residents to serve on its newly reactivated Salary Commission, a citi…
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Hong Kong police arrest 8 over 'unauthorized' protest
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested eight pro-democracy activists over their role in an unauthorized protest last summer, widening a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Montana legislators clash over rules for legislative session
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats clashed Monday over contrasting visions for how to hold Montana’s upcoming legislative session safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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New Mexico seeks court's protection from business lawsuits
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's governor and top health officials are trying to fend off a flurry of lawsuits by businesses owners who say financial losses caused by the state's pandemic health orders amount to …
Safe harbor law locks Congress into accepting Biden's win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Happy Safe Harbor Day, America.
Trump thought courts were key to winning. Judges disagreed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and allies say their lawsuits aimed at subverting the 2020 election and reversing his loss to Joe Biden would be substantiated, if only judges were allowed to hear the cases…
Hong Kong police arrest 8 over 'unauthorized' protest
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police on Tuesday arrested eight pro-democracy activists over their role in an unauthorized protest last summer, widening a crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Religious high schools sue to reopen for in-person classes
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nonpublic schools sued Monday after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration
Sacramento police chief condemns violent protests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weekend clashes between opposing protesters near the state Capitol are pulling hundreds of officers away from other crime-fighting, terrorizing downtown and causing a “ripple effect” of da…
No winner yet in NY House race as candidates spar in court
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A state judge probed for a way forward Monday in the ultra-tight congressional race between U.S. Democratic U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi and his Republican challenger, former U.S. Rep. Claudia Ten…
Georgia governor recertifies presidential electors after recount requested by Trump affirms Biden win
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia governor recertifies presidential electors after recount requested by Trump affirms Biden win.
The Latest: Trump questions Pa. speaker on electoral votes
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Army to fire, suspend Fort Hood troops over violence at base
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Army leaders are expected to fire or suspend a “significant number” of officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, in a dramatic purge to correct a command culture they believe failed…