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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,…
Paris bars face possible closure as virus patients fill ICUs
PARIS (AP) — With COVID-19 patients now filling about one-third of the intensive care units in the Paris area, France’s health minister threatened Thursday to close bars and ban family gatherings, if the situation …
Alaska judge to hear arguments over ballot witness rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for the state want a judge to deny a request to block enforcement of witness requirements for absentee ballots in Alaska, saying ballot envelopes listing the requirement have been pr…
New rules for Liverpool as virus cases in England quadruple
LONDON (AP) — Britain imposed tighter restrictions on social gatherings in the port city of Liverpool and three towns as scientists reported Thursday that the number of COVID-19 cases in England has quadrupled or m…
GOP appeal seeks witnesses for S Carolina absentee ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans want the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn an appellate ruling upholding a decision that voters don't need to find a witness during the coronavirus pandemic to sign the…
Mississippi could give COVID-19 relief money to hospitals
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hospitals, veterans' centers, farmers and landlords in Mississippi could receive money to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, under proposals being considered by state lawmakers.
Doctors ask Supreme Court to strike down Trump abortion rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's largest doctors' group on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strike down a Trump administration rule that's had a far-reaching impact on family planning by prohibiting taxpayer-funde…
A Republican state lawmaker in Pennsylvania tests positive for COVID-19, canceling House session
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker in Pennsylvania tests positive for COVID-19, canceling House session.
Ex-Virginia House speaker files papers to run for governor
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox has filed paperwork with the state to run for governor next year, joining a small field of Republicans looking to enter the race.
GOP lawmaker's positive COVID-19 test cancels voting session
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker's positive test for COVID-19 on Thursday prompted legislative leaders to immediately cancel the day's Pennsylvania House voting session, and human resources workers were…
Process tweaked for Louisiana's emergency rental aid program
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Housing Corporation said it's streamlined the application for emergency rental aid for people impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, trying to speed assistance for a $24 million…
Judge says government's suit over Bolton book can proceed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration can move forward with its lawsuit against former national security adviser
Pompeo, Vatican talk China after tensions spill out publicly
ROME (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vatican officials discussed religious freedom and their differences over China on Thursday, a day after tensions over the Holy See's outreach to Beijing spilled o…
NATO helps Greece, Turkey agree steps to avoid conflict
BRUSSELS (AP) — Greece and Turkey agreed Thursday to safety measures aimed at preventing standoffs between their warships and military aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea from breaking out into open conflict, NATO sa…
Hungary sharply criticizes EU Commission after report
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The chief of staff for Hungary's prime minister launched more criticism Thursday of a European Union report that found flaws with the state of the rule of law and democracy in the country, …
Peters raises $14M over 3 months in Michigan Senate race
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Money is abundant in Michigan's competitive U.S. Senate race, in which a campaign-finance expert projects spending will top a staggering $100 million by Election Day.