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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…
Federal judge denies Trump's request that US replace him as defendant in rape accuser's defamation lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal judge denies Trump's request that US replace him as defendant in rape accuser's defamation lawsuit.
RI to start releasing mail-ballot results on election night
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Board of Elections has unanimously approved a plan to start releasing mail ballot counts at 11 p.m. on election night.
More than 3M in Pennsylvania apply for mail-in ballots
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A week ahead of the Nov. 3 election, applications in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania for mail-in or absentee ballots exceeded 3 million, with Tuesday the last day to reque…
Wind a risk as California fires keep tens of thousands away
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crews tried to beat back two out-of-control wildfires in Southern California on Tuesday that have kept tens of thousands of people out of their homes even as another round of dangerous fire weath…
Turkey's Erdogan sues Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker for insults
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is suing Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders after the anti-Islam politician posted a series of tweets against the Turkish leader, including one that described …
Election 2020 Today: Biden hits road, Barrett's 1st cases
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Poland's PM defends abortion ruling, condemns protests
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister on Tuesday defended the tightening of the country's abortion law and condemned massive nationwide protests led by women's rights activists, saying they shouldn't be hap…
Pompeo, Esper drive US anti-China message in India visit
NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense chief Mark Esper stepped up the Trump administration’s anti-China message in India on Tuesday, exactly a week ahead of America’s presidential electio…
Mike Pence making 2 more campaign stops in North Carolina
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is making his second and third campaign stops in North Carolina in three days for President Donald Trump's reelection bid.
Ex-postal worker charged with tossing absentee ballots
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former U.S. Postal Service worker was charged with tossing dozens of absentee ballots and other mail that was found in a dumpster in Kentucky, the U.S. attorney's office said.
Trump, Biden hit battleground Pennsylvania amid pandemic
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden zeroed in on the critical battleground of Pennsylvania on Monday, demonstrating starkly different approaches to rallying voters just eight…
Supreme Court sides with GOP in refusing to extend Wisconsin deadline for absentee ballots received after Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court sides with GOP in refusing to extend Wisconsin deadline for absentee ballots received after Election Day.
Barrett swearing-in differs markedly from 'superspreader'
WASHINGTON (AP) — This time they mostly wore masks.
Biden goes on offense in Georgia while Trump targets Midwest
WARM SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) — One week until
New Mexico officials issue warning about hospital capacity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — If COVID-19 continues to spread in New Mexico like it has in recent weeks, officials with three of the largest health care systems in the state warned Monday that hospitals and health care …