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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…
Judges refuse restraining order against La. bar restrictions
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two Louisiana federal judges have refused to immediately stop enforcement of Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus order prohibiting bars from letting customers drink onsite.
Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s getting late early.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump hype on drug costs, hydroxychloroquine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making grandiose claims about slashing drug prices and the efficacy of a
Analysis: Louisiana's unemployment trust fund running dry
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's unemployment trust fund, a healthy $1.1 billion account before the
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
DETROIT (AP) — Despite fears that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson said he's not planning to take advantage of Michigan’s expanded vote-by-mail system when he casts his ballot in November.
Arizona congressman tests positive for virus; 2nd this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee said Saturday he tested positive for the coronavirus days after he sat close to another member of the panel, Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, who als…
Cuomo: New York breaks one-day COVID-19 testing record
NEW YORK (AP) — New York broke a COVID-19 testing record on Friday by conducting 82,737 tests, the highest number ever conducted in a single day in the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday.
Joe Biden nears final decision on running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the
Navajo lawmakers pass massive virus relief spending bill
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Lawmakers on the Navajo Nation have approved a massive spending bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic that includes money for water projects, power lines, broadband and casino employ…
Anchorage shuts down indoor service at bars, restaurants
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A new emergency order in Anchorage will stop indoor service at restaurants and breweries, restrict gathering sizes and require people to work from home if possible to limit the spread of CO…
Mississippi health department: Coronavirus deaths top 1,700
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Ten more Mississippians have died from COVID-19, boosting the state's death toll from the coronavirus disease above 1,700, according to the latest data posted Sunday by the state health depart…
Republicans look to beat 2 Democratic incumbents in US House
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A number of Republican challengers are running in primaries to take on Michigan Reps. Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens, whose victories two years ago flipped GOP-held seats and helped Democrat…
Only 1 major candidate running to succeed Tulsi Gabbard
HONOLULU (AP) — There’s only one major candidate in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, virtually guaranteeing he will be sworn in as Hawaii’s newest congressman in January.
Supreme Court won't halt challenged border wall projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court declined by a 5-4 vote Friday to halt the Trump administration's construction of portions of the border wall with Mexico following
Barron Trump's private school to stay closed for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insists that schools reopen so students can go back to their classrooms, but the Maryland private school where his son Barron is enrolled is among those under county orders …