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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,…
200K in US have died from virus. Now Trump says he 'gets it'
WASHNGTON (AP) — Now that he has contracted COVID-19, President Donald Trump says he does “get it.” That revelation, seven months into the pandemic and after almost 210,000 American deaths, is not the first time he…
NYC Council expels Councilman Andy King over ethics issues
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Council on Monday voted out Councilman Andy King, who had come under multiple ethics inquiries in recent years including for his treatment of women staffers and accusations of ques…
The Latest: Biden says he'd be transparent about health
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):
DC unveils plan to open public school buildings in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public Schools in Washington, D.C., will partially reopen their buildings to select students beginning Nov. 9 in a multi-pronged approach as the nation's capital struggles to return to normalcy am…
Group challenges amendment language of graduated tax plan
CHICAGO (AP) — A group aligned with the Republican Party filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the language of a proposed Illinois constitutional amendment that creates a graduated-rate income tax.
Judge: Video voting OK if necessary due to disability
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona election officials can allow voters to cast ballots through video conferencing if necessary to accommodate a disability, a judge ruled Monday.
The Latest: Trump video tells supporters, 'Don't be afraid'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's health after his COVID-19 diagnosis and hospitalization, and infections of close aides and others (all times local):
Congressional debate turns fiery between Barr, Hicks
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and his Democratic opponent Josh Hicks clashed over the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic in a fiery debate that turned personal Monday night.
New Mexico governor self-isolates after staff gets virus
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has tested negative for the coronavirus after a custodian at the governor’s mansion was diagnosed with COVID-19. The governor is self-quarantining for a …
Candidates to be separated by plexiglass shield at VP debate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be separated by a see-through barrier to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission at Wednesday's vice presidential debate.
Trump's doctor leans on health privacy law to duck questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's doctor leaned on a federal health privacy law Monday to duck certain questions about the president's treatment for COVID-19, while readily sharing other details of his pat…
Trump walks out of military hospital after 3-day stay for COVID-19 treatment, will continue recovery at White House
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Trump walks out of military hospital after 3-day stay for COVID-19 treatment, will continue recovery at White House.
Sole scheduled debate for Tennessee Senate seat called off
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The only debate scheduled thus far between the candidates seeking to win Tennessee's open Senate seat has been called off.
Wyoming governor urges vigilance amid resurgence of virus
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's governor urged people to remain vigilant against the coronavirus amid a new surge in cases and hospitalizations that raised concern about small hospitals potentially reaching the lim…
Yellowstone County: More COVID will lead to restrictions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases among residents of Montana's most populous county is straining the health care system, the county's health officer said Monday. He warned residents that he w…