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Thompson leads 13th District race, plans focus on costs, access
EPHRATA — Joshua Thompson led Deanna Martinez by 3,278 votes for the 13th Legislative District’s state representat…
Expect US election to have consequences for troops overseas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden both say they want to pull U.S. forces out of Iraq and Afghanistan. But their approaches differ, and the outcome of the Nov. 3 election will h…
NJ voters weigh putting pot legalization in constitution
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The presidential election and the coronavirus outbreak have largely overshadowed New Jersey's highest-profile ballot question this year, but the state could be the latest to legalize recreation…
Indiana GOP pushing mail voting despite Trump's derision
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Republican Party is directly appealing to voters across the state to submit mail-in ballots even as President Donald Trump has questioned the integrity of mail voting and
Greek PM to detail defense program amid Turkey tensions
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is preparing to outline Saturday the details of a program to boost Greece’s defense capabilities, amid heightened tensions with neighboring Turkey over…
France: Yellow vest protests relaunched after virus hiatus
PARIS (AP) — Activists relaunched France’s yellow vest movement Saturday after the disruptive demonstrations against Emmanuel Macron’s presidency and perceived elitism tapered off during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands left homeless by Greek refugee camp fire protest
MORIA, Lesbos (AP) — Thousands of asylum-seekers have spent a fourth night sleeping in the open on the Greek island of Lesbos, after successive fires destroyed a notoriously overcrowded migrant and refugee camp dur…
Iran executes a wrestler for allegedly murdering a man after Trump tweeted criticism of the case
Tehran, Iran (AP) — Iran executes a wrestler for allegedly murdering a man after Trump tweeted criticism of the case.
Germany: 250 guns seized from suspected far-right supporter
BERLIN (AP) — German police said Saturday they have seized about 250 firearms and a few thousand rounds of ammunition from a man who is believed to be a far-right sympathizer.
Trump lauds Medal of Honor recipient for hostage rescue
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier Friday, calling him “one of the bravest men anywhere in the world” for his role in a
Scott: Country needs unity it found after 9/11 amid virus
Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Friday extended Vermont's coronavirus-related state of emergency to Oct. 15 and, on the 19th anniversary of 9/11, said the unity, determination and resolve the country found following …
Warring Afghans meet to find peace after decades of war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Afghanistan’s warring sides started negotiations for the first time, bringing together the Taliban and delegates appointed by the Afghan government Saturday for historic meetings …
Judges: Florida felons can't vote until they pay fines, fees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implicati…
Judge won't order more controls upon NC prison system
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge refused on Friday to place more controls upon the state prison system after inmate advocates argued it wasn't doing what he previously ordered to protect the incarcerated…
South Carolina taps lead virus doctor for public health role
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health director appeared to be on her way to a new job in Ohio before abruptly withdrawing, saying a day later she was concerned because the previous director's family …
Georgia officials tweak standard for marks to count as votes
ATLANTA (AP) — Election officials in Georgia approved a new rule Thursday that changes the standard for how much an oval needs to be filled in on an absentee ballot to count as a vote.