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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…
California will let absent lawmakers vote during outbreak
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's legislative leaders said Thursday they will let absent lawmakers vote on bills during the final month of the legislative session after at least seven people who work in the st…
Congress defies Trump veto threat on Confederate base names
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday joined the House in defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump to approve defense legislation that would remove the names of Confederate officers from American milita…
On House floor, Dem women call out abusive treatment by men
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outrage over
HUD revokes Obama-era rule designed to diversify the suburbs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Thursday that it is revoking an Obama-era housing regulation designed to eliminate racial disparities in the suburbs, a move that fair housing advocates have decried …
Rare leopard frog found beyond its known range in Southwest
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A rare frog has been found beyond its known range in the Southwest.
Maryland governor criticizes Trump on virus response
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The nation's governors were priming for battle against the coronavirus as early as February, but President Donald Trump's lackadaisical approach to the spreading disease hindered a national re…
Corps to release Alaska mine review amid ongoing debate
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The developer of a proposed copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major U.S. salmon fishery in southwest Alaska believes it's on track to win key federal approvals, Critics say so far …
Arizona won't require schools to open as planned in 3 weeks
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona won't require public schools to fully reopen for in-person learning as expected in mid-August as the coronavirus pandemic continues at a high level in the state.
Trump calls off GOP National Convention in Florida, citing 'flare-up' of coronavirus; North Carolina events still on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump calls off GOP National Convention in Florida, citing 'flare-up' of coronavirus; North Carolina events still on.
Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bowing to
South Sudan activist flees to US, says Kiir wanted him dead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A prominent South Sudanese activist has fled to the United States with the help of the U.S. government, which issued emergency visas to him and his family after he said South Sudan’s president o…
Colorado activists urge Medicaid hike in virus relief bill
DENVER (AP) — Colorado activists want the federal government to fund more of the state's Medicaid program ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Turkey names 3 imams, including professor, for Hagia Sophia
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Thursday appointed appointed three imams for Hagia Sophia, one of them a professor of religious studies, as the nation prepares for the first Muslim prayers in the Istanbul landmark …
Arkansas governor names Graves to head prison system
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday named the Department of Corrections chief of staff and former state prison system spokesman to head the department.
New report shows more virus deaths at Indiana nursing homes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New information on coronavirus-related deaths among Indiana nursing home residents collected by state health officials shows 128 more deaths than previously reported by the facilities.