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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…
New execution dates set for federal inmates on death row
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has set new dates to begin executing federal death-row inmates following a monthslong legal battle over the plan to resume the executions for the first time since 2003.
Nursing homes, tied to one-third of deaths, ordered to test
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's health department on Monday mandated coronavirus testing of all nursing home residents and staff after reporting the deaths of nearly 2,000 residents tied to the facilities — about …
Warren's outreach to black voters could help VP standing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly before Elizabeth Warren joined their virtual happy hour on a recent Friday afternoon, the five African American women co-hosting the #TheSipHour mused about calling her by her first name.
Trump: Former adviser Bolton faces charges if book released
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that his former national security adviser, John Bolton, could face a “criminal problem” if he doesn't halt plans to publish a new book that describes scattershot…
Trump, Senate GOP seek police changes as Democrats urge more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Embracing a new priority, President Donald Trump is set to announce executive actions on police procedures and Senate Republicans are preparing a package of policing changes as the GOP rushes to r…
California attorney general joins calls for police reforms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday called for California to create a way to end the law enforcement careers of police officers who engage in serious misconduct, along with other cha…
Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers protected by law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conserva…
Activists weigh LGBT ballot drive after Supreme Court ruling
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Organizers of a Michigan ballot drive to prohibit discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people said Monday they were evaluating whether to continue following a major victory in t…
Justice Dept. schedules executions of 4 federal death row inmates beginning in July, following months-long legal battle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Dept. schedules executions of 4 federal death row inmates beginning in July, following months-long legal battle.
Lawmakers locate again $4M for N.C. African American honors
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators again have located money to help build a long-planned park for the contributions of African Americans in the state and to provide “contextual signage" for existing mo…
Teacher bonus bill penned by Republicans clears N.C. Senate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina public school teachers would get $350 bonuses and potentially more one-time income in a Republican measure approved by the state Senate on Monday evening.
Parents of US man held in Moscow demand fair trial for son
WASHINGTON (AP) — The parents of a former U.S. Marine who has been jailed for nearly a year in Moscow on charges that he endangered police officers are urging the court system and government to ensure a fair trial …
Governor: Decision on shuttered businesses comes next week
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Monday he'll announce early next week whether businesses still shuttered because of
Judge throws out parts of N.C. workplace undercover law
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a victory for animal rights activists, a federal judge has thrown out portions of a North Carolina law designed to discourage undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking d…
US revokes emergency use of drugs touted by Trump vs. virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause serious s…