UK ambassador to China to head British mission to the UN

LONDON (AP) — Barbara Woodward, Britain's ambassador to China, has been announced as the U.K.'s next permanent representative to the United Nations in New York.

Democrats sue Georgia election officials over lines at polls

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats are asking a federal judge to order Georgia election officials to take steps to prevent long lines at the polls on Election Day.

Gov. Cooper: Trump's coronavirus strategy 'nonexistent'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, sharpening his criticism of the p…

USPS official: Mail-in ballot surge will not impact service

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is prepared to handle an unprecedented influx of absentee ballots this November and any reports of the agency being overwhelmed or incapable are false, a senior postal …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for coronavirus ahead of planned meeting with President Donald Trump

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive for coronavirus ahead of planned meeting with President Donald Trump.

Maine Republicans again decline to hold special session

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Republicans have again declined to agree to a special session of the state Legislature to address bills left unfinished by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine gov: State needs 10% spending trims due to pandemic

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's Democratic governor has directed most state department heads to come up with 10% spending cuts to address revenue lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Record 2.5M voted in primary; Benson pushes for legislation

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A record 2.5 million votes were cast in Michigan's primary, as people took advantage of no-excuse absentee voting amid the coronavirus pandemic, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said Thursday.

Central, Eastern Europe on Pompeo's itinerary for next trip

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to central and Eastern Europe next week to discuss efforts to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region and talk about U.S. troop deployments o…

Maine governor eyes deep cuts amid pandemic revenue loss

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's Democratic governor has directed most state department heads to come up with 10% cost cuts to address revenue lost because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Belarus' leader of 26 years warns against election protests

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The authoritarian leader of Belarus warned political opponents Thursday that authorities won't allow any unsanctioned demonstrations following the weekend election in which he is seeking a six…

'See you in court': ACLU files nearly 400 cases versus Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — The day after

Nevada passes virus liability and worker protection "deal"

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers voted to shield certain industries from coronavirus-related legal liability and require hotels and casinos to enact worker protection measures after days of complicated neg…