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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…
Reno-Sparks schools to reopen Aug. 17; health boss fearful
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Washoe County Health District Officer Kevin Dick said Wednesday he’s concerned and disappointed that the county school board has decided to stick with plans to reopen school classrooms for in-pers…
McSally, Kelly look to formalize Senate nominations
PHOENIX (AP) — The race to finish John McCain's last term in the U.S. Senate is one of the hottest contests in U.S. politics this November, but there's likely to be little fanfare in next week's primary.
Nebraska lawmakers reject push for meatpacking restrictions
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska's meatpacking plants won't have to worry about any new safety restrictions this year, despite outbreaks of the coronavirus among their workers, after a state lawmaker on Wednesday fail…
US hits Poland, others in Europe over Holocaust claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is criticizing a number of eastern and central European nations, including Poland, for failing to compensate Holocaust victims and their families and communities for property sei…
Moroccan journalist jailed for suspected security breaches
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan journalist was jailed Wednesday on suspicions of undermining the security of the state and of rape, the Casablanca prosecutor's office said.
Ex-ambassador made head of British intelligence service MI6
LONDON (AP) — Britain's government has appointed the Foreign Office’s political director as the new chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, or MI6.
Indiana governor set to discuss coronavirus restrictions
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Another of Indiana’s largest school districts announced Wednesday it planned to not have students return to classrooms until October as school leaders struggle with reopening decisions.
Belarus detains 33 Russian contractors ahead of election
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The authoritarian leader of Belarus accused Russia of harboring “dirty intentions” Wednesday after his national intelligence agency detained more than 30 Russian private military contractors a…
Virus prompts new grace period for expiring driver licenses
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania reported more than 800 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as continuing concern about the virus prompted a new grace period for drivers with expiring licenses.
Western Balkan leaders discuss virus impacts, EU membership
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Government leaders and officials from six Western Balkan nations met for a virtual summit Wednesday to discuss how to prevent and address economic stagnation and social impacts from the coron…
Advocates urge Hogan to adjust plan for traditional election
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Rebecca Wilson has supervised the same polling location in Maryland’s Prince George’s County for every election since 2004, but her streak will end this fall. She has underlying health con…
Large numbers of mail-in ballots could slow vote counting
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A sharp increase in the number of people voting by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic could slow the counting of ballots in Michigan’s August primary and the November general election, Secre…
Florida hits new record with 216 reported coronavirus deaths
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida health officials on Wednesday reported 216 new coronavirus deaths in one day, eclipsing a record set just a day ago.
Groups demand more time for New Yorkers to register to vote
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Civil liberties groups are asking a state court to block New York election officials from enforcing a requirement that voters register 25 days before an election.
Rep. Gohmert tests positive for virus, cancels Trump trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, forcing him to abruptly cancel his plan to travel to his home state with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One, a …