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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…
US considers withholding aid to Jordan to force extradition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is considering withholding aid to one of its closest Arab partners, Jordan, in a bid to secure the extradition of a woman convicted in Israel of a 2001 bombing that killed…
AP Exclusive: New dates set to begin federal executions
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.
Japan to scrap costly land-based US missile defense system
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Defense Ministry said Monday that it has decided to stop unpopular plans to deploy two costly land-based U.S. missile defense systems aimed at bolstering the country’s capability against threat…
Biden posts massive $81M cash haul for May
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden pulled in $81 million for his election effort in the month of May, a massive sum that shows the extent to which Democrats have unified behind the former vice president as he seeks to def…
California governor defends reopening, urges public caution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Following a weekend that saw California's broadest reopening yet since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered businesses, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday defended the state's pace and said the eco…
GOP sues Pritzker seeking exemption from 10-person limit
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois’ Democratic governor was sued Monday by the state’s Republican Party, which is seeking exemption from the 10-person limit on public gatherings.
Tennessee officials want mail voting appeal fast-tracked
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials are seeking a fast-tracked decision by the state Supreme Court to block the absentee-voting option for all eligible voters that a judge has ordered during the
Trump announces major US troop cut in 'delinquent' Germany
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is ordering a major reduction in U.S. troop strength in Germany, a move widely criticized by members of his own party as a gift to Russia and a threat to U.S.…
Sisolak: Nevada reopening on pause following uptick in cases
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that current limits on businesses and gatherings would remain in place while health officials evaluate whether the state’s uptick in cases is caus…
Alabama virus cases up, gov stresses personal responsibility
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — As Alabama experiences a surge of coronavirus cases, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey emphasized the role of personal responsibility to curb the spread of the virus instead of new closure orders.
Georgia Senate panel: Shield businesses from COVID-19 suits
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
More free virus test sites opening in northern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration said Monday that more free
Mississippi seeing rising cases of unemployment fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeing an influx of fraudulent unemployment claims, mirroring a concerning trend across the country, Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday.
Challenger to longtime Philly lawmaker declares victory
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A challenger to a longtime Democratic lawmaker from west Philadelphia declared victory Monday in a four-way primary contest for a state legislative seat.
Pima County Superior Court seeks to fill judge vacancy
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The search is on to fill a vacancy in Pima County Superior Court.