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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…
Syrian refugee's relief after testimony at war crimes trial
BERLIN (AP) — A Syrian refugee in Germany spoke of his relief after being able to testify Wednesday at the trial of two ex-members of Syria's secret police who are accused of crimes against humanity, the first high…
Pine Gulch fire grows to second-largest in Colorado history
DENVER (AP) — A wildfire burning in remote terrain in western Colorado is now the second largest in the state's history, fire officials said Wednesday.
Ex-FBI lawyer admits to false statement during Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI lawyer pleaded guilty Wednesday to altering a document related to the secret surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser during the Russia investigation.
Sparks Mayor Smith dies after two-year battle with cancer
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Former FBI lawyer pleads guilty to false statement charge for altering email during Russia investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI lawyer pleads guilty to false statement charge for altering email during Russia investigation.
Failure to wear mask carries $100 fine in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Violators of California’s mask requirement will be subject to a hefty fine in South Lake Tahoe by the end of the week.
A million more Floridians voted by mail in Tuesday primaries
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Navy pilot Scott Franklin has ousted Rep. Ross Spano, making the Florida congressman dogged by ethics investigations the eighth incumbent House member to be defeated in party primari…
Michigan to give jobless extra $300 a week under Trump plan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has applied for federal funding to provide an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic — less than the $600 boost that expired last month but stil…
Harris prepares to make history with VP acceptance speech
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US suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong covering extradition and tax exemptions, the latest in a series of U.S. moves in response to…
US hits UAE-based aviation firms with sanctions over Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday slapped sanctions on two aviation companies in the United Arab Emirates over their work for an Iranian airline already under U.S. sanctions. At the same time,…
US terminates three agreements with Hong Kong covering extradition and tax exemptions, citing China security law
WASHINGTON (AP) — US terminates three agreements with Hong Kong covering extradition and tax exemptions, citing China security law.
Sanders, rising Democrats call for Midwest to unite to win
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders and others from the liberal wing of the Democratic Party called on Democrats from key Midwestern states Wednesday to work together to not only defeat President Donald Trump,…
Pharmacists can give childhood shots, U.S. officials say
NEW YORK (AP) — Pharmacists in all 50 states are now allowed to give childhood vaccinations under a new directive aimed at preventing future outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases.
Hawaii approves company's 46% cargo shipping rate increase
HONOLULU (AP) — Customers of Hawaii's only regulated interisland cargo company will pay 46% more to ship goods under a new regulatory ruling.