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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…
Report: Pussy Riot member held in Russia extremism probe
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian state news agency Tass says a prominent member of the protest group Pussy Riot has been detained by the police anti-extremism division.
Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was “stepping down” from the job.
Nevada again sets single-day record rise in COVID-19 cases
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada reported 445 additional new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the second straight day the state recorded its largest single-day jump in new cases since the start of the pandemic.
Tulsa arena hosts thousands for Trump rally amid virus fears
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump showed up in an indoor arena Saturday night for a rally that some fear could help fuel nascent spikes of coronavirus cases in some places, conce…
New political group tries to rescue Hickenlooper in primary
DENVER (AP) — In a sign of mounting concerns about
Trump supporters, protesters face off outside Oklahoma rally
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — President Donald Trump's supporters faced off with protesters shouting “Black Lives Matter" Saturday in Tulsa as the president took the stage for his first campaign rally in months amid public h…
Trump outraised by Biden in May, but holds cash-on-hand edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was outraised by Joe Biden in May, taking in $74 million for his reelection, but he maintains a sizable advantage in cash on hand over the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Ruling populist party claims landslide win in Serbia vote
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president declared a landslide victory Sunday for his right-wing party in a parliamentary vote held amid concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus and a boycott of much of t…
Analysis: Emotions high as La. lawmakers debate policing
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As the nation grapples with its past and present, Louisiana lawmakers are having the same uncomfortable conversations happening around the country, about police tactics, excessive force and …
Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco park to the writer of America’s national anthem and the general who won the country’s Civil W…
Benson: Voters need clear choices of how to vote in pandemic
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s chief election officer said she is cautiously optimistic about preparations for the 2020 elections amid the coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the state can avoid failures seen elsew…
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — President Donald Trump launched his comeback rally Saturday by defining the upcoming election as a stark choice between national heritage and left-wing radicalism. But his intended show of polit…
Trump holds 1st rally in 110 days amid pandemic; empty seats abound as he says silent majority is 'stronger than ever'
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Trump holds 1st rally in 110 days amid pandemic; empty seats abound as he says silent majority is 'stronger than ever.'
Trump's intended show of political force falls short of mark
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — President Donald Trump used his comeback rally to try to define the upcoming election as a choice between national heritage and left-wing radicalism, but his intended show of political force dur…
Attorney general says Trump has fired top federal prosecutor in Manhattan who defied administration effort to remove him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney general says Trump has fired top federal prosecutor in Manhattan who defied administration effort to remove him.