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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…
Person briefed on investigation confirms Ohio House speaker, four others arrested in $60 million bribery investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Person briefed on investigation confirms Ohio House speaker, four others arrested in $60 million bribery investigation.
Nebraska emergency medical services bill wins final approval
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would prohibit Nebraska health care providers from charging patients higher, out-of-network rates for emergency services won final approval Tuesday in the Legislature.
US prosecutors accuse two Chinese hackers of stealing trade secrets and targeting firms working on COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — US prosecutors accuse two Chinese hackers of stealing trade secrets and targeting firms working on COVID-19 vaccine.
Virus hits frontline workers in taxed public health system
As a veteran public health worker, Chantee Mack knew the coronavirus could kill. She already faced health challenges and didn’t want to take any chances during the pandemic. So she asked — twice — for permission t…
Hotlines let workers snitch on bosses who break virus rules
BOSTON (AP) — Feel like snitching on a boss or business not following public health rules in the COVID-19 era? Massachusetts officials are more than happy to listen.
Esper says US considering troop 'adjustments' in South Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is considering “adjustments” to its military presence in South Korea and around the globe as it shifts from years of countering insurgencies and militants in the greater Middle East t…
NY Republican Chris Jacobs sworn in as newest House member
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Chris Jacobs of western New York became the newest House member on Tuesday, taking the oath of office to fill the unexpired term of a lawmaker who left Congress after pleading guilty to…
New protests in Russia's Far East after governor replaced
MOSCOW (AP) — Residents of the Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk continued to protest the arrest of a popular regional governor on Tuesday, with several hundred taking to the streets in the evening demanding the depar…
Dutch 'Dr. Superstrict' Rutte influential in EU virus deal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte didn’t win many friends with his tough negotiating over the course of a marathon four-day European Union summit in Brussels.
Bulgaria's govt survives no-confidence vote amid protests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s center-right government on Tuesday survived the fifth no-confidence vote called by the Socialist opposition over its alleged failure to curb widespread graft.
Report: UK officials 'avoided' looking into Russian meddling
LONDON (AP) — A long-awaited report on Russian meddling in British politics criticized the U.K. government for failing to investigate whether Moscow interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, with the document’s aut…
Haaland has more than twice money edge in reelection bid
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland has a more than a 2-to-1 money advantage over her Republican opponent for her central New Mexico seat.
Judge to hear arguments in Atlanta mask mandate lawsuit
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge plans to hear arguments on an emergency request by Georgia's governor to stop Atlanta from enforcing a mandate to wear a mask in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Colorado issues guidance for opening schools amid pandemic
DENVER (AP) — Staggered schedules, face coverings, limited contact among students and the option of remote learning are just a few of the changes Colorado health and education officials recommended Monday as public…
Biden urges Muslim Americans to help him defeat Trump
Democrat Joe Biden urged Muslim Americans on Monday to join him in the fight to defeat President Donald Trump as he addressed an online summit hosted by the advocacy organization Emgage Action to mobilize Muslim vo…