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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,…
Perdue, Ossoff face off in 1st Georgia Senate debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia is facing off against Democrat Jon Ossoff in the first debate of their U.S. Senate race.
No COVID-19 related deaths in Arizona for 2nd day, 475 cases
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona reported no coronavirus deaths on Monday for a second consecutive day and 475 confirmed cases, state health officials said.
Resuming campaign travel, Trump to return to Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to travel to Johnstown on Tuesday, his first visit to Pennsylvania following his positive coronavirus test a few days after he was last in the battleground state.
Minnesota bonding bill vote delayed to round up GOP votes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota House Democrats on Monday delayed a vote on a $1.37 billion public works construction package in the hopes of securing the six Republican votes they would need to pass the long-delayed …
Big turnout as early in-person voting starts in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — The chance to cast ballots on Georgia's first day of in-person early voting Monday had thousands of people waiting for hours to make their voices heard.
The Latest: Biden blasts Trump, GOP for prioritizing court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential race (all times local):
Judge Barrett says Supreme Court must be 'independent' and interpret Constitution and laws 'as they are written'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge Barrett says Supreme Court must be 'independent' and interpret Constitution and laws 'as they are written.'
Court to hear arguments in Alaska ballot witness case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has scheduled arguments for Monday in a case that seeks to strike down witness requirements for absentee ballots for the upcoming general election.
UN warns against pursuing herd immunity to stop coronavirus
LONDON (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical."
Amy Coney Barrett addresses Supreme Court confirmation hearing, says she's 'humbled' by 'this profound responsibility'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett addresses Supreme Court confirmation hearing, says she's 'humbled' by 'this profound responsibility.'
California officials say unofficial ballot boxes are illegal
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — California election officials have received reports that unofficial ballot drop boxes were placed in several counties and said these set-ups are illegal.
DC charters offer innovations in pandemic-era education
WASHINGTON (AP) — Returning to school in the nation's capital during the pandemic has proven to be an ongoing experiment in learning — and not just for students.
The Latest: Doctor says Lee no longer needs virus isolation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate
Trump plans visit to Janesville on Saturday
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to travel to Janesville on Saturday, two weeks after he canceled a rally for there and Green Bay following his positive coronavirus test.
Mass timber technology planned for DNR field office in UP
NEWBERRY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources plans to use mass timber technology to build a $5 million field office in the Upper Peninsula.