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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…
Police help defeat California bill on removing problem cops
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police unions and other law enforcement organizations went into overdrive to thwart a measure that would have added California to the majority of states that can end the careers of officer…
Appeals court overturns ban on immigrant courthouse arrests
A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a ruling that barred immigration authorities from arresting people suspected of living in the U.S. illegally if they show up at Massachusetts courthouses.
Edward Markey wins Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Edward Markey wins Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Trump's ex-adviser says she taped calls for protection
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former friend and adviser of Melania Trump said Tuesday that she made recordings of her conversations with the first lady because she needed evidence to protect herself amid questions about the …
Book: Pence told 'to be on standby' for Trump hospital visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new book is reviving questions about President Donald Trump's
Court shields Trump tax returns, likely until after election
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court Tuesday granted President Donald Trump a temporary reprieve in the long-running fight over his tax returns, barring Manhattan's top prosecutor from getting the records while …
Legislators pushing agenda that includes police reform
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday announced an agenda that calls for action on several areas it identifies as important to its members and their constituents.
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Trump spins baseless tale of ‘thugs’ flying to protests
CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump is recycling a baseless conspiracy theory to claim that recent protests have been orchestrated by powerful people in “dark shadows” intent on undermining his reelection prospec…
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SEC complaint filed over mine that could threaten rare plant
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists have filed a complaint with the Securities Exchange Commission accusing an Australian mining company of misleading investors about how soon it might start building a Nevada lithiu…
Veteran Massachusetts congressman Richard Neal has defeated Democratic challenger Alex Morse in Massachusetts’ primary
BOSTON (AP) — Veteran Massachusetts congressman Richard Neal has defeated Democratic challenger Alex Morse in Massachusetts’ primary.
Task force makes 28 nursing home recommendations to Whitmer
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan should modify a system in which nursing home residents infected with the coronavirus can be treated and isolated in those facilities and take steps to improve life for all long-term c…
US Rep. Joe Kennedy III concedes defeat to incumbent US Sen. Edward Markey in Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary
BOSTON (AP) — US Rep. Joe Kennedy III concedes defeat to incumbent US Sen. Edward Markey in Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary.