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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,…
France launches flu vaccine campaign amid COVID-19 crisis
PARIS (AP) — France launched a flu vaccine campaign Tuesday in an effort to avoid facing another epidemic peak as the coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the country.
Georgia breaks turnout record for first day of early voting
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 128,000 Georgians went to the polls Monday, a record for the first day of early voting in the state, according to the secretary of state's office.
Barrett 'can't offer an opinion' on whether she'd recuse herself from any election lawsuits involving Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barrett 'can't offer an opinion' on whether she'd recuse herself from any election lawsuits involving Trump.
Lawyer: Denver guard in fatal shooting acted in self-defense
DENVER (AP) — An armed security guard hired to protect a television news crew at a weekend protest shot and killed a protester after he reached into his shirt, causing the guard to fear for his safety, according to…
Court reinstates Texas limit on ballot drop-off locations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court has reinstated a limit on the number of mail-in ballot drop-off locations in Texas, although Gov. Greg Abbott and a federal judge came under criticism for trying to side…
Barrett tells senators she's not Scalia, but her own judge
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The Latest: Barrett says she can't answer on election delay
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Supreme Court won't revive Trump case brought by Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to revive a lawsuit filed by members of Congress against President Donald Trump alleging that he illegally profits off the presidency.
Turkish, Swedish ministers trade swipes in tense meeting
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Sweden’s foreign minister on Tuesday subtly criticized Turkey over its curbs on freedom of expression, after her Turkish counterpart took a swipe at Stockholm’s policies during a joint news co…
Message of unity replaces torched Biden-Harris farm display
DALTON, Mass. (AP) — A stack of hay bales on a Massachusetts farm decorated in support of the Democratic presidential ticket that was burned down has been replaced with a similar display with a different message.
More masks, less play: Europe tightens rules as virus surges
GENEVA (AP) — Governments across Europe are ratcheting up restrictions to try to beat back a resurgence of the coronavirus that has sent new confirmed infections on the continent to their highest weekly level since…
Biden-Harris farm display that was torched is replaced
DALTON, Mass. (AP) — A stack of hay bales on a Massachusetts farm decorated in support of the Democratic presidential ticket that was burned down has been replaced with a similar display with a different message.
Polish leader vows to veto EU budget in face of 'blackmail'
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's ruling party leader is threatening to veto the European Union's economic recovery plan and long-term budget if the bloc decides to link funding to respect for rule of law,
UK defends new virus restrictions; critics say it's too late
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government on Tuesday defended its new three-tier system of COVID-19 risks and restrictions, but critics suggested it was too little, too late amid reports that the government’s own scientif…
Reported death toll in Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes about 600
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The reported death toll in clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh has reached about 600, with officials reporting more military and…