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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…
2020 Watch: Is Biden remaking the Democratic coalition?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into the final full week of
Armenia, Azerbaijan accuse each other of truce violations
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday accused each other of violating the new cease-fire announced the day before in a bid to halt the fighting over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh that…
In-person early voting begins in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland voters lined up on Monday for a busy first day of in-person early voting in the state.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Buckling under the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the Spanish government on Sunday declared a national state of emergency that includes an overnight curfew in hopes of not repeatin…
Michigan is an outlier in electing university boards
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As Michigan voters look at their ballot in November they will have the unique option to elect three university governance boards. As the only state to put public university leadership roles on…
Trump aide: 'We're not going to control the pandemic'
LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) — The coronavirus has reached the upper echelons of the White House again, with an outbreak among aides to Vice President Mike Pence just over a week from Election Day. A top White House offi…
Shasta County returns to less restrictive virus tier
REDDING, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California county has been moved back to a less restrictive tier for coronavirus infections after pleading with state officials to avoid closing down businesses.
Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder at a trio of rallies Saturday that “we’re rounding the turn” on the coronavirus and mocked challenger Joe Biden for raisin…
Analysis: La. session ends with petition debated for months
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The direct strike at Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards'
Early vote total exceeds 2016; GOP chips at Dems' advantage
With eight days before
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. But…
Senate advances Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in near party-line vote; confirmation Monday all but assured
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate advances Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in near party-line vote; confirmation Monday all but assured.
New Mexico legislator flees home after receiving threats
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico state senator said he fled his house after receiving anonymous threatening telephone messages following his criticism of a protest outside the state Capitol against coronavirus re…
Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says.
For transgender activists, election stokes hopes and fears
Among transgender-rights activists, there’s a powerful mix of hope and fear heading toward the Nov. 3 election. They’re yearning for President Donald Trump’s defeat but dreading the possibility that his administrat…