San Francisco mayor decries gun violence after child killed

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco's mayor called for an end to gun violence at a rally for a 6-year-old African American boy who was outside enjoying fireworks on the Fourth of July when he was struck and killed.

New Jersey awaits results from nearly all-mail primary

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — In the era of COVID-19, with so many routines upended across New Jersey, even voting got a complete overhaul.

Biden finally wins home state presidential primary

DOVER, Del. (AP) — In his third run for the White House, Joe Biden has finally won a presidential primary in his home state.

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Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in New Jersey

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in New Jersey.

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Judge blocks Montana from enforcing absentee ballot law

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge issued a ruling Tuesday that blocks the state from enforcing a voter-approved law that restricts the collection of absentee ballots during elections.

Nevada officials implore mask use in bid to stem coronavirus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada state and local officials implored people to heed the governor’s directive to wear masks and keep safe distances apart, while acknowledging they await a possible increase in coronavirus case…

Rising infections in southwest Pennsylvania prompt concern

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Renewed pandemic restrictions appeared possible in southwestern Pennsylvania on Tuesday as virus infections in Pittsburgh and its border counties surged, driven in part by people frequenting …

Bay Area counties back off indoor dining as virus surges

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Indoor restaurants and outdoor bars in San Francisco will not open next week as planned, while in Santa Clara County officials expect to reopen hair and nail salons but will also hold off on in…

US hits Chinese officials with visa bans over Tibet access

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration fired a new shot in its diplomatic war with China on Tuesday by imposing travel bans on Chinese officials it says are restricting foreigners’ access to Tibet.

New Jersey's 1st statewide nearly all-mail primary under way

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — In the era of COVID-19, with so many routines upended across New Jersey, even voting is getting a complete overhaul.

Lawmakers retain $106M of Louisiana surplus to settle later

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When they wrapped up their special session, Louisiana lawmakers left nearly $106 million of the state's surplus undecided, socked away into a fund for spending or saving at a later date.

New Mexico offers $400 million in small-business loans

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico will offer small businesses up to $400 million in low-interest loans to help them withstand economic turmoil linked to the coronavirus pandemic under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. M…

Battle lines drawn ahead of special legislative session

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Brian Rippet, a science teacher from Stateline, is furious that Nevada's legislative building will be closed to the public when lawmakers convene for a special session Wednesday to balance …