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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…
Biden slams Trump over alleged comments mocking US war dead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has declared President Donald Trump “unfit” for the presidency, delivering an impassioned reaction to a report that Trump — who never served in uniform — …
Trump out to build 'permission structure' to win back voters
NEW YORK (AP) — Showcasing Black Americans at the Republican National Convention to allay white voters' fears that President Donald Trump is a racist. Sharing touching stories about the president's concern for the …
States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more virus aid
Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing government workers' pa…
Analysis: Reasons sketchy for continued virus data-sharing
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana continues to share information about residents who have tested positive for
Harris warns suppression, interference could alter election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris says foreign interference, doubt cast
Veterans are divided about reports Trump disparaged military
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — In this soldier's city and across the country, veterans and military families are divided about reports that President Donald Trump made disparaging comments toward the military, with some…
QAnon conspiracy emerges in some state legislative races
PHOENIX (AP) — Candidates engaging with the QAnon conspiracy theory are running for seats in state legislatures this year, breathing more oxygen into a once-obscure conspiracy movement that has grown in prominence …
States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more virus aid
Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing government workers' pa…
Southern Indiana sheriff jumps political parties to GOP
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The sheriff of southern Indiana’s largest county has switched to the Republican Party, accusing Democrats of endorsing flag burning, failing to acknowledge God and not supporting police.
Thousands of businesses got critical loans during pandemic
When a large swath of Connecticut was forced to shut down during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, state officials quickly created an emergency loan program from scratch, hoping to help small businesses —…
Indiana officials add 17 coronavirus deaths to state's toll
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana health officials Friday added 17 more coronavirus-related deaths to the state’s toll as the pandemic continues nearly six months after the first confirmed COVID-19 infection in the state.
AP Explains: US debt will soon exceed size of entire economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government's war against the coronavirus is imposing the heaviest strain on the Treasury since America's drive to defeat Nazi Germany and imperial Japan three-quarters of a century ago.
Voting in person Nov. 3? Expect drive-thrus, sports arenas
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Voting will look a little different this November. States are turning to stadiums, drive-thrus and possibly even movie theaters as safe options for in-person polling places amid the coronaviru…
George Washington professor's racial hoax claim stokes anger
WASHINGTON (AP) — George Washington University is investigating the case of a history professor who allegedly admitted to fraudulently pretending to be a Black woman for her entire career, and said Friday that she …
Coming up Tuesday: The other New Hampshire primary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — It's time for the other New Hampshire primary.