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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…
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DC task force targets monuments, prompting fierce blowback
WASHINGTON (AP) — A task force commissioned by the Washington, D.C., government has recommended renaming, relocating or adding context to dozens of monuments, schools, parks and buildings because of their namesakes…
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Panel considering 11 applicants for Court of Appeals vacancy
PHOENIX (AP) — A nominating commission is considering four judges and seven other applicants for a vacancy on the Phoenix-based division of the state Court of Appeals.
Longtime Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats infectious diseases specialist Robbie Goldstein in Massachusetts’ Democratic primary
BOSTON (AP) — Longtime Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats infectious diseases specialist Robbie Goldstein in Massachusetts’ Democratic primary.
Lawsuit: Teen burned when pinned on hot sidewalk by officers
PHOENIX (AP) — A 17-year-old girl suffered second-degree burns on her arms last summer when Phoenix police officers pinned her on a sidewalk on a day when temperatures reached 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 Celsius), a…
Louisiana: 11K people seek state shelter after Laura's ruin
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Growing numbers of Louisiana residents are turning to the state to find a place to stay after Hurricane Laura ravaged the state's southwestern region, wrecking homes, ripping away roofs and …
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Pelosi takes heat over visit to California hair salon
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is getting heat over a solo hair salon visit in San Francisco at a time when California businesses are limited by concern over coronavirus.
Trump administration plans expanded use of personal data
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to expand the collection of personal “biometric” information by the agency in charge of immigration enforcement, raising concerns about civil liber…
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Burkette resigns from Alabama Senate with no explanation why
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — State Sen. David Burkette of Montgomery resigned from the Alabama Legislature, a spokeswoman for the governor said Tuesday.
Who's next? Abe's party maneuvers to pick Japan's next PM
TOKYO (AP) — With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his s…
Police: Teacher with far-right ties harassed health officer
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A California community college instructor with ties to the far-right, anti-government “boogaloo" movement was in custody on suspicion of sending two dozen misogynistic and threatening letter…
Barr tightens rules on surveillance of political candidates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced new restrictions Tuesday for conducting any national security surveillance of candidates for federal office or their staff members and advisers.