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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 …
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…
Religious schools sue to stop Michigan coronavirus order
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nonpublic schools sued Monday after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration
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.
US fully restores protections for young immigrants
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration said Monday that it fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that shields hundreds of thousands of young people from deportation, complyi…
With 2 open seats, Newsom may reshape California politics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Joe Biden’s White House win has made Gov. Gavin Newsom a California kingmaker.
Ex-Los Angeles councilman pleads not guilty to corruption
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former City Council member Jose Huizar pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he took bribes to help developers win favors for large building projects in the city's burgeoning downtown…
Commissioner, deputy resign following investigations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The head of Tennessee's Veterans Services, as well as a top deputy, resigned following separate investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and abusive behavior, records show.
Atlanta-area county hit for cutting early voting locations
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — One of Atlanta's largest suburban counties is under fire for cutting its number of early voting locations for Georgia's twin U.S. Senate runoffs.
Becerra's big challenge: Vaccinating Americans against virus
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In choosing Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary, President-elect Joe Biden tapped a robust defender of the Affordable Care Act who will face questions about whether he possesses the he…