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Raap, Durfee advance to general election in Grant County Commissioner race
EPHRATA— With only about 150 ballots left to count in Grant County as of Aug. 13, Kelly Raap and Shannon Durfee ap…
AP source: Some of Trump's vital signs in last day were 'very concerning,' improving since he arrived at hospital
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — AP source: Some of Trump's vital signs in last day were 'very concerning,' improving since he arrived at hospital.
Supreme Court opens new term on cusp of conservative control
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court opens a new term Monday with Republicans on the cusp of realizing a dream 50 years in the making, a solid conservative majority that might roll back abortion rights, expand gun r…
Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours 'critical'
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and faces a “critical” next two days in his fight against COVID-19 at a military hospital, his chief of staff said Saturday…
West Virginia delegate resigns after homophobic comments
A West Virginia delegate resigned Saturday night after messages circulated online that allegedly show him making homophobic comments in a group chat.
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Nov. 3 election
PHOENIX (AP) — The coming week marks two big dates in the leadup to Arizona's Nov. 3 general election.
Michigan's 2nd-biggest county requires masks after ruling
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The health department in Michigan's second-largest county issued an order requiring residents to wear masks when they leave their homes, a day after the state Supreme Court struck down a law u…
Gianforte, Cooney focus on pandemic and economy in debate
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana gubernatorial candidates Republican Greg Gianforte and Democrat Mike Cooney focused on their approaches to the economy and their responses to the coronavirus pandemic in their first deb…
The Latest: Biden aides say COVID results will be released
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on coronavirus infections hitting President Donald Trump and others in his circle (all times EDT):
Warner, Gade tackle questions on race, equity in 2nd debate
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and his Republican opponent, Daniel Gade, clashed over topics including policing and coronavirus relief legislation but also found a number of point…
Colliding crises shake already chaotic campaign's last month
NEW YORK (AP) — The closing days of the presidential campaign were already dominated by the worst public health crisis in a century, millions of jobless Americans, a reckoning on civil rights, the death of a Suprem…
Indiana adds 13 virus deaths, sees more growth in new cases
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana health officials on Saturday added 13 more coronavirus-related deaths to the state’s pandemic toll as the seven-day rolling average of new cases continued growing at record levels.
Mormon leaders call for end to racism, protest violence
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Top leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged members Saturday to root out racism and make the faith an “oasis of unity” while also decrying violence at recent racial …
Newspaper: Arizona inmates' letters cite COVID-19 lapses
PHOENIX (AP) — Numerous inmates say Arizona's prison system has failed to provide necessary testing, supplies and treatment during the coronavirus pandemic, with one saying that effectively meant the state's prison…
Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused
NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence in March directed the nation’s top disease control agency to use its emergency powers to effectively seal the U.S. borders, overruling the agency’s scientists who said ther…
Of presidents and health, history replete with secrecy, lies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout American history, an uncomfortable truth has been evident: Presidents have lied about their health.