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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…
Fauci confident virus vaccine will get to Americans in 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that he remains confident that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by early next year, telling lawmakers that a quarter-million Americans already have volunteered to …
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg released from hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a hospital in New York City and has returned home, the Supreme Court said Friday.
Wisconsin absentee ballots may pose issues for 2020 election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — For months, President Donald Trump has alleged without evidence that any expansion of mail-in voting in the 2020 election will lead to “tremendous” fraud and a “rigged” election.
Georgia: Surge beds set up, health emergency extended
ATLANTA (AP) — One of the nation's largest convention centers will reopen next week with “surge beds" to treat COVID-19 patients as critical care units across Georgia remain nearly full, Gov. Brian Kemp announced F…
Death of northern Arizona inmate under investigation
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a northern Arizona inmate who refused medical attention and reportedly had a strange cut on his finger.
Arizona judge removes education tax initiative from ballot
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday blocked an initiative that would have raised taxes on the wealthy in Arizona to help boost education funding, agreeing with opponents that the 100-word summary on petitions that mor…
Teachers group raps state guidelines on opening schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The state’s top teachers group criticized state guidelines for starting the school year Friday, saying they would unfairly punish districts that choose to stick with online instruction amid the…
Indiana governor urged to expand mail voting during pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With less than 100 days remaining until the General Election, two former Indiana lieutenant governors are calling for Gov. Eric Holcomb to expand mail-in voting as the coronavirus pandemic conti…
US hits China anew for rights abuses in western Xinjiang
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration took new aim at China on Friday by imposing sanctions on a major paramilitary organization in the country’s western Xinjiang region and its commander for alleged human rig…
GOP leaders can't bank on Trump's help in Kansas Senate race
HOLTON, Kan. (AP) — Establishment Republican leaders are scrambling to pull out a win in a tense party battle for the nomination in the Kansas Senate race, and they won't be able to count on last-minute help from P…
Whitmer signs bills to resolve $2.2 billion budget shortfall
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed spending bills as part of an agreement to resolve a $2.2 billion deficit in the current budget by using federal coronavirus relief aid, tapping savings, …
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg released from hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a hospital in New York City and has returned home, the Supreme Court said Friday.
AP Analysis: Why Trump's election delay tweet matters
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s pattern is now familiar: He makes a stunning assertion, on Twitter or impromptu. The head scratching begins.
Ohio alcohol sales restricted as COVID-19 cases remain high
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alcohol sales will be banned after 10 p.m. Friday under an executive order issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to help slow the spread of the coronavirus by limiting close gatherings.
GOP US Senate hopeful blasts New Mexico virus campaign rules
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A Republican U.S. Senate hopeful blasted on Friday New Mexico’s health orders, which limits public political fundraisers and traditional door-to-door campaigning, and suggested they are desi…