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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…
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 …
Ex-homicide prosecutor challenges St. Louis circuit attorney
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The fate of St. Louis’ elected prosecutor may rest with which side city voters fall in two competing national debates: criminal justice reform versus the push to crack down on crime.
House speakers get reprieve from criminal history plaques
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The portraits of three former Pennsylvania House speakers who went to prison on corruption-related charges have received a reprieve of sorts.
N.C. State Fair canceled in 2020 due to coronavirus
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina State Fair has been canceled for this year due to safety, financial and attendance challenges from
UK's Boris Johnson seeks tough spokesperson for TV briefings
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking for a spokesperson with broadcasting experience— and a thick skin — to become the government’s face at televised media briefings.
EU keeps LGBT-hostile Polish towns out of local fund program
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Six Polish towns that declared themselves as “LGBT Free” zones or banned campaigning for the rights of same-sex couples had their requests for European Union community funding rejected, an EU …