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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,…
As cases rise, Beshear urges Trump to set a 'better example'
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Now that he's become infected with the coronavirus, President Donald Trump needs to set a “better example" during the pandemic, and he should start by always wearing a mask in public, Kentucky…
Homeless challenge Denver encampment sweeps in federal court
DENVER (AP) — Homeless people filed a federal lawsuit on Monday seeking to stop Denver from clearing their encampments around the city, saying the operations violate their constitutional rights and also raise the r…
By video, Eric Trump answers questions from NY investigators
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s son Eric answered questions Monday from New York state investigators looking into his family’s business practices.
EPA grants Stitt request for state oversight on tribal lands
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a request from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s administration to allow the state, not tribal nations, to regulate environmental issues in India…
Infected senator vows 'moon suit' to vote Trump's court pick
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Report: Chris Christie 'knocked back,' 'not knocked down'
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is “knocked back” but “not knocked down,” while hospitalized with the coronavirus, the Star Ledger reported Monday.
Cuomo defends not wearing a mask at indoor presser
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended his decision not to wear a mask at an indoor press conference held Monday in New York City where he called for tougher enforcement of state rules requiring masks and s…
Judge blocks Iowa directive on absentee ballot applications
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A judge blocked Iowa's secretary of state Monday from enforcing an order that barred counties from sending absentee ballot applications to voters with their personal information already fille…
South Dakota governor defends her pandemic approach
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Monday she provided a blueprint of how to navigate through the coronavirus pandemic without heavy-handed government mandates, telling lawmakers during a specia…
Louisiana governor: Alcohol sales can resume in stadiums
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards said Monday that alcohol sales can resume at Louisiana sporting events this weekend in parishes that have reached low rates of new coronavirus cases and are allowed to …
North Carolina Sen. Tillis says he has no COVID-19 symptoms
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Monday that he's regained his senses of taste and smell, recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 after testing positive late last week.
Alaska judge finds issue with ballot witness requirements
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Monday ruled enforcement of witness requirements for absentee ballots in Alaska during a pandemic “impermissibly burdens the right to vote” but did not immediately put i…
Embattled mayor of Rochester, New York, pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Embattled mayor of Rochester, New York, pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges.
California governor nominates 1st gay to state Supreme Court
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated the first openly gay Black man to the state Supreme Court on Monday, potentially replacing one of the court's more conservative members with a former federal ci…
Rochester mayor pleads not guilty in campaign finance case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, who has faced calls to resign over her city’s handling of the suffocation death of Daniel Prude at the hands of police, pleaded not guilty Monday to campaign fi…