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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,…
White House doctor: Trump “not yet out of the woods” but “cautiously optimistic” as he remains off oxygen at hospital.
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House doctor: Trump “not yet out of the woods” but “cautiously optimistic” as he remains off oxygen at hospital.
Graham, Harrison both tout bipartisanship in 1st SC matchup
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In their first debate in a race that has shattered fundraising records and become among the more closely watched Senate contests of this cycle, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and D…
AP source: President Trump was administered supplemental oxygen at the White House on Friday before going to hospital
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — AP source: President Trump was administered supplemental oxygen at the White House on Friday before going to hospital.
Biden: Trump diagnosis is 'bracing reminder' of virus stakes
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden offered sympathy to President Donald Trump over his coronavirus diagnosis while casting the moment as a reminder of the worldwide health crisis that has hit the United …
No course correction for state Republicans after Trump test
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republican governors and lawmakers in many states have followed President Donald Trump’s lead on their response to the coronavirus, declining to impose mask mandates and pushing to lift restr…
Voters consider adding tech devices to search warrant rule
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan voters are being asked to amend the state constitution by requiring a search warrant before police examine a wireless phone or other electronic devices.
Italy's Salvini faces possible charges for blocking migrants
MILAN (AP) — Italy’s right-wing leader, Matteo Salvini, appeared Saturday before a court in Sicily that will decide whether he will face trial for blocking 131 migrants for several days on a coast guard ship in 201…
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…
Trump's whirlwind week, disdain for masks, ended with COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scene at the White House a week ago was one of normalcy in these most abnormal times: a crowd of revelers gathered in the Rose Garden, a band playing, the mingling of the elite, good cheer eve…
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…
Historic land settlement inches closer in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Digging into the fate of Native children who died in the early 20th century at an Indian boarding school in this Black Hills city, Lakota researchers struck legal gold.
Doctors say President Trump is in "exceptionally good spirits," fever-free and not having difficulty breathing
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Doctors say President Trump is in "exceptionally good spirits," fever-free and not having difficulty breathing.
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…