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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…
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 11 Takes,450
State Biden +- Sanders +- Warren +- Bloomberg +-
'Faces of the conquerors': Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a desecration o…
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 5th Add,400
Haas +- Harris +- Hewes +- Koos +-
Harry Britt, who succeeded San Francisco's Harvey Milk, dies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Harry Britt, who replaced assassinated San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and over 14 years fought for progressive and gay rights measures, has died. He was 82.
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 1st Add,400
Buttigieg +- Klobuchar +- Gabbard +- Bennet +-
Arizona starts talks on addressing dwindling Colorado River
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona is getting a jump start on what will be a yearslong process to address a dwindling but key water source in the U.S. West.
Ex-Tucson man pleads guilty to voting twice in 2016 election
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A former Tucson resident has pleaded guilty in Arizona to voting twice in the 2016 general election, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Kansas Rep. Marshall faces attacks in GOP Senate debate
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A western Kansas congressman who's been firming up Republican establishment support for his U.S. Senate bid came under attack during a Wednesday night debate over a 12-year-old misdemeanor crimi…
California schools chief: Officers needed on some campuses
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's top schools official said Wednesday his office is working to re-imagine the role of police officers at the state’s 10,000 public schools but said some schools would still need offi…
Hawaii to waive quarantine for negative COVID-19 tests
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Wednesday said that starting Aug. 1, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19.
Nevada to require masks after rise in new virus cases
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that Nevada will mandate the use of face coverings in public places in an effort to stem an increase of coronavirus cases that has hit the state as ca…
Appeals court: Michigan gyms, fitness center remain closed
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals court late Wednesday halted a lower judge's ruling and kept closed gyms and fitness centers that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered shut months ago to curb the coronaviru…
Preliminary results show Mongolian People's Party retaining strong parliamentary majority, winning 62 of 76 seats
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Preliminary results show Mongolian People's Party retaining strong parliamentary majority, winning 62 of 76 seats.
Judge cites pandemic in rejecting lawsuit over Texas voting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Saying that voting is “wrought with uncertainty” this year regardless because of the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge Wednesday allowed Texas to proceed with banning straight-ticket voting…
Georgia lawmakers approve more health coverage for new moms
ATLANTA (AP) — An expansion of medical coverage aiming at reducing deaths among mothers of Georgia newborns is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk for his signature or veto.