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Ballot processing continues as certification approaches
EPHRATA — Election officials in Grant and Adams counties are nearing the finish line of the 2026 general election,…
Barrett confirmation rises as issue in Kentucky Senate race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took a victory lap Wednesday for shepherding Amy Coney Barrett onto the U.S. Supreme Court, while his Democratic challenger questioned his priorities.
Health officials confirm COVID-19 case at Dan Forest rally
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — An unidentified person who attended a campaign rally for Republican candidate for governor Dan Forest tested positive for COVID-19, North Carolina health officials confirmed Wednesday.
AP Explains: Trump pushes questions about Joe Biden's son
WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking to undermine Democratic rival Joe Biden, President Donald Trump’s campaign is pushing a familiar line of attack: unverified allegations about Biden's son and his foreign business ties.
Pennsylvanians urged to drop off mail-in ballots in person
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With six days until Election Day, Pennsylvania's top elections official on Wednesday urged voters in the presidential battleground state who have one of the roughly 1 million mail-in ballots …
Florida man charged with changing governor's voting address
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis couldn't initially cast his ballot this week because someone illegally changed his address online, a complication that resulted in a suspect's arrest on felony…
Trump, Biden to appeal to last-minute voters in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden are set to chase votes in Florida, a state all but essential to the Republican's pathway to another term as both nominees turn their focus to…
Supreme Court leaves NC absentee ballot deadline at Nov. 12
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will allow absentee ballots in North Carolina to be received and counted up to nine days after Election Day, in a win for Democrats.
UK under pressure as COVID-19 epidemic doubling every 9 days
LONDON (AP) — The British government is under pressure to develop a national strategy to combat a surge of COVID-19 cases and “rescue Christmas’’ as scientists warn that the number of people hospitalized with the d…
Masks mandatory, 250-person cap for Pence rally in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The lease holder at a Reno airport hangar where Vice President Mike Pence plans a rally has signed an agreement that requires the Republican National Committee to adhere to all Nevada COVID-19 res…
Collins, Gideon clash in final debate before Election Day
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Sara Gideon clashed Wednesday night over attack ads, health care and the judiciary in their final debate before Election Day.
State senator pivots from fugitive to reformer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A state senator who fled home because of threatening phone messages after criticizing a protest against coronavirus restrictions says he plans to pursue reforms that make police more responsiv…
Supreme Court turns away Republican plea to cut deadline for receipt of absentee ballots in North Carolina
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court turns away Republican plea to cut deadline for receipt of absentee ballots in North Carolina.
Anchorage urges masks, staying home as virus infections rise
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage is on a “dangerous path” as coronavirus cases rise, the city's health director said Wednesday as officials implored people to avoid gatherings and follow orders to wear masks in publ…
Mississippi marijuana ballot dispute: No ruling before vote
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court will wait until after next week's election to consider whether a medical marijuana initiative got onto the ballot through proper procedures.
Evacuation orders lifted for many Californians who fled fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Californians were allowed to return to their homes Wednesday as calmer winds helped firefighters beat back two wind-driven wildfires that had spurred widespread evacuations.