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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,…
AP FACT CHECK: Pence on climate, Harris on taxes, in debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Although more buttoned-up on the stage than his boss, Vice President Mike Pence nevertheless echoed many of President Donald Trump’s falsehoods in the one and only debate with Democratic rival Kam…
Vermont governor allows police force bill to become law
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Phil Scott allowed a bill passed by the Legislature overseeing the use of force by police to become law without his signature.
Trump, Biden teams debate debate: Virtual or not, next week?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's suddenly up in air when the next presidential debate, or maybe debates, may take place.
Federal judge weighs Florida's voter registration deadline
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge pointedly asked why the state of Florida on Thursday could not further extend its voter registration period after a computer meltdown earlier in the week might have prevente…
Las Vegas man pleads guilty in currency exchange case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty in federal court to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business as part of an investigation into an illegal exchange operation involving U.S. and Chinese …
The Latest: Biden plans to hold town hall without Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):
Bacon endorsed by former rival, Democrat Brad Ashford
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon scored a big endorsement Wednesday from a former political rival who lost to him in 2016.
Federal judge to revisit Ohio limit on ballot drop boxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A voting rights group keen on expanding access to ballot drop boxes in November’s election is getting a second chance to make its case, after a federal judge agreed Thursday to reconsider his …
New Mexico to require job searches for unemployment benefits
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say a looming requirement for New Mexicans on unemployment to show they are looking for work is an unfortunate symptom of inaction in Washington and the result of inflexible…
More voting options, fewer polling sites planned in Kansas
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas voters will have more options this year to cast their ballot, easing the pressure on fewer available in-person polling sites on Election Day amid pandemic concerns that have closed …
Alaska tribal groups sue federal government over Ambler road
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A tribal consortium and five tribal governments in Alaska have filed a lawsuit against the federal government to stop a road project that would carve through wilderness in northwest Alaska …
Retail pot bill to become law without Scott's signature
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A bill that would set up a system to legalize sales of recreational marijuana in Vermont will become law without Republican Gov. Phil Scott's signature, meaning that retail sales of marijuana…
Crafts says he misspoke about endorsement
Republican congressional candidate Dale Crafts acknowledges he misspoke when he said he had the endorsement of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.
Trump hails virus treatment, says he's ready to do rallies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he is ready to resume campaign rallies and feels "perfect,” although questions persist about the course of his recovery from COVID-19.
Newspaper: Trump official ignored virus rules at wedding
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows hosted a large wedding for his daughter that appeared to violate a Georgia order and city of Atlanta guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19, a newspap…