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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,…
Mormon leaders: Pandemic a test that will boost spirituality
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A top leader with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints urged members to make the faith an “oasis of unity” and celebrate diversity during a speech Saturday at the faith’s signature …
Trump campaign: Pence to host Arizona event on Thursday
PHOENIX (AP) — With COVID-19 putting President Donald Trump at least temporarily in a hospital, his re-election campaign has announced that Vice President Mike Pence will make a campaign stop in a Phoenix suburb on…
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.
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.
Andrew Yang takes lead in California data privacy measure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Fitbits on our wrists collect our health and fitness data; Apple promises privacy but lots of iPhone apps can still share our personal information; and who really knows what they’re agreein…
Mormon conference held virtually again due to pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its signature conference Saturday in Utah without members in attendance as the pandemic continues to alter normal worship practices.
Montana gubernatorial candidates to face off in 1st debate
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana gubernatorial candidates Republican Greg Gianforte and Democrat Mike Cooney will face off Saturday in the first of two debates in a competitive race.
Indianapolis post office being named for late Sen. Lugar
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A downtown Indianapolis post office will be named for
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.
California voters to consider property tax overhaul
SAN DIEGO (AP) — For decades, California's system of limiting property tax increases has been deemed sacrosanct, a third rail for any politician. The system tying taxes to the most recent purchase price now faces o…
Indiana schools deciding how to put federal virus aid to use
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana schools are slowly making a dent in more than $200 million of federal aid meant to help local districts manage financial hardships spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
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…
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.
Judge halts new North Carolina absentee witness info rule
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has halted new North Carolina absentee voting rules that gave voters more leeway to fix witness problems and extended the period when elections boards could accept mailed-in bal…
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…