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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…
Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public or imposing other restriction…
Police learn identity of man sought in protest shooting
DENVER (AP) — Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting that happened after a Jeep drove toward protesters on a suburban Denver interstate during a demonstration over the death of a Black man stoppe…
Georgia governor calls election to fill Lewis' current term
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor on Monday called a special election to fill the remainder of Rep. John Lewis’ current term, after the longtime congressman and civil rights leader's death on July 17.
Grant program opening for Louisiana virus-harmed businesses
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana small businesses that have been hammered by the
Barr to condemn rioting at much-anticipated House hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Schools seek federal aid; absentee ballots ready to go out
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Education officials struggling to line up transportation, technology and teaching staff for the upcoming school year in New Hampshire told U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan on Monday that they need more …
800-plus new cases in Pennsylvania as Phillies game canceled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania reported more than 800 new confirmed coronavirus cases Monday, as fresh concerns about it spreading prompted the cancellation of Monday night's Major League Baseball game in Phil…
White House Rose Garden is getting a face-lift
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the most famous gardens in America is getting a face-lift.
Cowboys for Trump defends 'go back to Africa' comments
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The founder of the Cowboys for Trump political support group urged people who support performances of the Black National Anthem at football games to “go back to Africa” and condemned as “vile …
Texas organizers say local police did not protect protesters
WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) — Community leaders say local law enforcement in Texas did not protect protesters from opposing groups after weekend rallies turned violent.
Nevada scraps phased reopening plan, unveils new approach
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans to implement a long-term reopening strategy that allows for more granular decision-making as the coronavirus continues to spread and leaves Nevada unable …
County board candidate drops out after controversial tweet
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A candidate for the DuPage County board in northern Illinois withdrew from the race after being criticized for a tweet in which she said she laughed while watching a video of a police officer g…
New Mexico breaks records on reported virus cases in a day
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials say the state has shattered its record on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in a single day.
Dems accuse Gianforte of coordinating with PAC
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is facing a campaign finance complaint alleging his campaign illegally coordinated with a political action committee to circumvent camp…
Democratic committee OKs platform with progressives' input
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reflecting presidential candidate Joe Biden’s careful positioning, a key Democratic Party committee on Monday approved a 2020 platform that presents a liberal outline for the country but rejects m…