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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…
Alabama skips tougher virus rules despite worsening pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Faced with climbing virus numbers, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday extended a state health order that limits the number of people in restaurants and stores but didn't follow other states th…
Vote on major league soccer stadium violated meetings law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 2018 vote by Nashville's Metropolitan Sports Authority to award a $192 million contract for construction of a major league soccer stadium is void after a judge ruled the panel violated the…
Trump's two Russias confound coherent US policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Russia, the Trump administration just can’t seem to make up its mind.
Biden team putting together list of Black female court picks
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden said Tuesday that his team is putting together a list of potential options for his first Supreme Court nominee, which he has already pledged will be a Black woman.
Louisiana session reaches final hours with budget unresolved
BATON ROUGE, La (AP) — A 30-day Louisiana special session called in the middle of the
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Fauci: US 'going in wrong direction' in coronavirus outbreak
The U.S. is “going in the wrong direction” with the coronavirus surging badly enough that Dr. Anthony Fauci told senators Tuesday some regions are putting the entire country at risk — just as schools and colleges a…
New state laws ban drivers holding phones, hike marriage age
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Using a handheld cellphone while driving will become illegal on Indiana roads under a new state law taking effect this week.
Belarus denies main president challenger spot on ballot
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The central elections commission in Belarus has rejected a top challenger’s bid to run against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in this summer’s election.
N.C. state audit: Virtual Public School courses need work
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some classes offered through North Carolina's online public school portal aren't meeting required content and design standards, just as traditional in-person instruction must meet them, state a…
Social distancing ambassadors among new youth program's jobs
Connecticut plans to expand a year-round employment program for youths to include opportunities in the COVID-19 age, including work as social distancing ambassadors and promoters of safer health practices.
Florida doctor: Infections will rise for weeks to come
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — As Florida enters the height of summer tourist season, the state's largest cities and counties are closing beaches, mandating masks and halting business reopenings, hoping the measures w…
US court rejects majority Black Louisiana judicial district
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has overturned a lower court ruling calling for a majority Black judgeship election district in a south Louisiana parish.
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Philadelphia to keep some virus restrictions as cases rise
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia is bringing a halt to its plans to allow indoor dining, bars, gyms and fitness centers to reopen, with officials saying Tuesday that the city is seeing rising case COVID-19 count…