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Grant County primary turnout slips from 2022 levels as officials look ahead to November election
EPHRATA — Grant County's voter turnout in the 2026 primary election finished at nearly 34%, a figure county electi…
Let it flow: Trump administration eases showerhead rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough.
In Arizona, groups aim for 1 million voters to oust Trump
PHOENIX (AP) — A coalition of voting rights groups in Arizona has banded together with the lofty goal of getting one million people to vote against President Donald Trump this November.
Fauci: Schools should be outdoors as much as possible
School districts developing their plans for reopening for the new academic year should find ways to offer as many outdoor activities as possible, from classes to recess and lunchtime, the nation’s top infectious di…
Indiana Black Caucus pushes for more police accountability
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus called Thursday for state lawmakers to increase accountability and transparency for the state’s police officers.
LA sheriff probes deputy-gang claim, seeks to punish dozens
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Thursday it has launched a “comprehensive investigation” into allegations that a renegade group of deputies calling themselves The Executioners ha…
Yale University says it is 'dismayed' by Justice Department's discrimination accusation, calls it 'meritless'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yale University says it is 'dismayed' by Justice Department's discrimination accusation, calls it 'meritless.'
7 seek to follow Lewis in House, but long-term prospects dim
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia special congressional election for a successor to the late John Lewis is likely to produce someone who will hold the seat only for a short time, possibly only weeks.
Correction: Election 2020-Lewis-Special story
ATLANTA (AP) — In a story July 31, 2020, about a Georgia special congressional election, The Associated Press erroneously reported that candidate Robert Franklin is the president of Emory University. He is a facult…
As schools reopen, Utah governor urges virus vigilance
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — While Utah’s coronavirus case counts have declined, Gov. Gary Herbert urged people Thursday to keep wearing masks and practicing social distancing — especially as school reopen.
Edwards: Louisiana to tap into $300 federal unemployment aid
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana will accept President Donald Trump's partial extension of federal unemployment aid amid the
Biggest daily jump sends Nevada's virus death toll past 1K
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s biggest daily jump in coronavirus fatalities has pushed the state’s COVID-19 death toll past 1,000, a grim milestone that Gov. Steve Sisolak said Thursday should reinforce the seriousness…
New Mexico city agrees to police reforms in choke settlement
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico city will seek to adopt racial bias training for police and may require officers to intervene in possible excessive force episodes following the choking death of a Latino man, a…
California to end eviction protections as lawmakers mull fix
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will resume eviction and foreclosure proceedings on Sept. 2, stoking fears of a wave of evictions during the coronavirus pandemic unless the governor and state Legislature can a…
Ex-Fed Chair Yellen advises Biden on virus economic fallout
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was among a team of advisers who briefed Joe Biden on Thursday about the economic fallout from the coronavirus.
Marijuana legalization measure to appear on November ballot
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Secretary of State certified that a measure seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in the state has gathered enough signatures to appear on the November ballot.