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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…
Murphy seeks tax hikes, some cuts, more debt in $40B budget
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a nearly $40.1 billion budget, which slashes about $1 billion in spending but also calls for higher taxes on millionaires and $4 billion in new debt to c…
Facing 2nd virus wave, Spain tracks infections with soldiers
MADRID (AP) — Under strain from Europe's fastest-growing wave of coronavirus infections, the Spanish government cleared the way for more localized lockdowns Tuesday and deployed the military to bolster the country’…
FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating COVID-19 patients wi…
More arrests, 2 injuries after pared-down RNC in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — At least seven people were arrested and two were hospitalized during protests after North Carolina’s scaled-back share of the Republican National Convention concluded.
11 Nebraska senators make long-shot call for special session
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Eleven Nebraska lawmakers made a long-shot attempt Tuesday to bring the Legislature into a special session focused on the coronavirus pandemic and law enforcement.
GOP-led ranked voting challenge to be on ballot, judge rules
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A state judge cleared the way for a GOP-led referendum aimed at nullifying ranked-choice voting in presidential races in Maine, meaning the voting system cannot be used in the presidential co…
Belarusian authorities crank up pressure on opposition
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Authorities in Belarus on Tuesday steadily cranked up the pressure on protesters pushing for the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader, jailing several opposition activists, summon…
Dems fault GOP, return cash tainted by Ohio bribery scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With their presidential hopes high for fall, some Ohio Democrats who helped seat a now-indicted Republican House speaker and pass the nuclear bailout bill prosecutors allege he delivered as pa…
Murphy's coronavirus-delayed budget speech to be outdoors
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is set to unveil the upcoming fiscal year’s budget on Tuesday after it was delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sweden steps up its defense activities in Baltic Sea region
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is stepping up its defense activities in the Baltic Sea region due to what a high-ranking official called “a deteriorating security situation" as Russia and NATO conduct military operations …
Republican convention showcases rising stars, dark warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trump's leadership but was undermined on the opening night of the GOP's scaled-back convention by speakers is…
Greta Thunberg returns to school in Sweden after year off
STOCKHOLM (AP) — After a year off school to campaign on pressing for tougher action on curbing climate change, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she's returning to class.
Turkey detains IS suspect planning 'sensational' attack
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Police in Istanbul have detained a suspected Islamic State group militant who was allegedly planning a “sensational” attack in the city, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported Tuesday.
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as expected
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought — thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufactu…
Black Georgia Democrat makes pitch for Trump at RNC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats used their nominating convention last week to highlight