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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,…
Confirmed virus cases hit another one-day high in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois health officials on Saturday reported a one-day record for new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, adding 6,161 individual cases to the state total.
Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts
Republican claims that Democrats would expand the U.S. Supreme Court to undercut the conservative majority if they win the presidency and control of Congress has a familiar ring.
Boat parades, road rallies buoy Trump and his supporters
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — When a flotilla of pontoon and fishing boats decked out with "Trump 2020” flags cruised past him this summer, Dale Fullenkamp got an idea.
2 staff members to Sen. Loeffler test positive for COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two staff members for Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia tested positive for the coronavirus, but a subsequent test of the senator came back negative, the senator's office said Saturda…
No escaping from Wales: UK police to enforce travel ban
LONDON (AP) — A police force in England says it will try to stop people from leaving Wales, which has started a 17-day lockdown to slow a surging rate of coronavirus infections.
Rep. Lesko faced legal, money problems during 1st marriage
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko is blaming her ex-husband for a series of financial and legal entanglements in the 1980s and '90s.
Arizona legislator tests positive for COVID-19, quarantines
PHOENIX (AP) — State Rep. Raquel Teran said Saturday she has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the fourth Arizona legislator known to have been infected with the coronavirus.
Candidate vies to be NH's only Black sheriff, urges reforms
When he started his campaign, Mark Brave heard from some voters that police reforms and tackling racial injustice shouldn't be a priority in New Hampshire. What's the point, they say, in a mostly white state that h…
White House: Top Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, vice president to maintain travel schedule
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: Top Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, vice president to maintain travel schedule.
France reacts after Erdogan questions Macron's mental health
PARIS (AP) — France recalled its ambassador to Turkey for consultations after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said President Emmanuel Macron needed mental health treatment and made other comments that the Fr…
Maine's historic ranked vote could play big role in election
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The presence of ranked choice voting on the ballot in Maine is a new wrinkle in a state famous for its own Yankee brand of political independence, and could play a role in deciding the presid…
Absentee voting hits record level in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —
GOP asks Supreme Court again to block PA ballot extension
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Republican Party is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to speedily take up its case to block counties in the presidential battleground state from counting mailed-in ballots receiv…
Barr-Hicks race continues district's battleground reputation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's 6th District has lived up to its reputation as a political battleground with the current slugfest between Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Democratic challenger Josh Hicks.
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…