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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…
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Biden, Trump win delayed Louisiana presidential primaries
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Saturday won their parties' respective Louisiana presidential primaries, an election that was postponed twice because of the coronavirus outbreak and pushed bac…
Nevada Legislature pumps brakes after COVID-19 case reported
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers pumped the brakes on their emergency special session Saturday, a day after someone in the legislative building tested positive for COVID-19.
Robert Mueller defends Russia investigation, says Roger Stone "remains a convicted felon" despite Trump actions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Mueller defends Russia investigation, says Roger Stone "remains a convicted felon" despite Trump actions.
Visiting military hospital, Trump wears a mask in public for first time during pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Visiting military hospital, Trump wears a mask in public for first time during pandemic.
Maine GOP congressional primary heats up over Saudi link
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Two candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District are sparring over the ties one has to a registered foreign agent of the government of Saudi Arabia.
Legal challenge to Sununu moves forward; museum to reopen
A challenge to New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s spending authority during the coronavirus pandemic is moving ahead, with both sides filing arguments with the court.
Cascade County issues health order limiting large crowds
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Cascade County in central Montana has issued a public health order limiting indoor events to 250 people and outdoor events to 500.
Justice Dept. seeks to overturn order halting execution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an emergency motion with a federal appeals court on Saturday seeking to move forward with the first federal execution in nearly two decades.
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Arizona reports 69 more deaths, sets hospitalization records
PHOENIX (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak in Arizona has produced 69 additional deaths and record numbers of hospitalizations, according to data released Saturday by state health officials.
US appeals to proceed with 1st federal execution in 17 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Determined to proceed with the first federal execution in nearly two decades, the Justice Department plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that would halt authorities from carrying it out on Monday.
Trump advisers rally Wisconsin Republicans, mock Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A pair of President Donald Trump's top advisers touted him to Wisconsin Republicans on Saturday as a defender of law and order who will win over key Black voters, while casting presumed Democra…
Arizona courts eye ways to hold jury trials during pandemic
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona courts are entering new legal waters by exploring innovative procedures and technology such as videoconferencing to hold jury trials during the coronavirus pandemic.