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Preliminary primary results set stage for November races across Columbia Basin
EPHRATA — Initial results from Washington's Aug. 5 primary election show several closely watched races beginning t…
Bruised and haunted, US holds tight as 2020 campaigns close
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Just over her mask, Patra Okelo's eyes brimmed with tears when she recalled the instant that a truth about America dawned and her innocence burned away.
Trump noticeably absent from key US Senate race in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — As Republican leaders fearful of losing the majority in the U.S. Senate parade through Montana to rally behind embattled incumbent Steve Daines, one has been conspicuously absent: President D…
Election 2020 Today: Trump leans into rallies; TV lawyers up
Here’s what’s happening Sunday in Election 2020, two days until Election Day:
UK says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer
LONDON (AP) — A new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough, a senior government minister said Sunday.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's errant final pitches on virus, energy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Making final arguments before Tuesday’s election, President Donald Trump asserted the U.S. was shaking off a coronavirus pandemic that is only getting worse, falsely claimed Democrat Joe Biden wou…
Midwestern states with few virus rules have low unemployment
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Harris says vote for Biden is vote for democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the
Video altered to make it look like Biden greeted wrong state
It's an awkward moment when a presidential candidate greets the audience at a rally and names the wrong state.
Tennessee Dems lawsuit seeks release of absentee ballot info
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed against Tennessee elections officials seeking the release of absentee ballot information.
Kansas political parties fail to disclose details on mailers
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Both the Kansas Republican and Democratic parties have failed to disclose which candidates they are targeting with campaign mailers this election cycle.
Mississippi board says county can move Confederate statue
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A state board in Mississippi has unanimously approved a permit for a Confederate monument to be moved from a county courthouse to a cemetery.
Bruised and haunted, US holds tight as 2020 campaigns close
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Just over her mask, Patra Okelo's eyes brimmed with tears when she recalled the instant that a truth about America dawned and her innocence burned away.
Analysis: La. session yields no unemployment fund solution
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Before they wrapped up their special session, Louisiana lawmakers gave a short-term infusion of cash to the state's bankrupt unemployment trust fund, while sidestepping any decisions on how …
The Latest: Trump predicts 'red wave' of Election Day votes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the
N. Carolina elections office previews Election Day count
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's elections office is predicting that at the end of Election Day it will be able to tally and report at least 97% of all ballots cast.