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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 Hampshire seniors receive diploma on mountain top
A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England on Saturday.
As US seethes over race, Trump calls out 'evil of slavery'
WEST POINT. N.Y. (AP) — As the nation continues to grapple with its racial past, President Donald Trump urged West Point's graduating class Saturday to “never forget” the legacy of soldiers before them who fought a…
Georgia's 7th District Democratic primary too close to call
ATLANTA (AP) — The Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District is too close to call after new vote counts showed a runoff may not be required in the suburban Atlanta district.
Polish president calls LGBT 'ideology' worse than communism
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda accused the LGBT rights movement Saturday of promoting a viewpoint more harmful than communism and said he agreed with another conservative politician who stated …
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's law and order and misinformation
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Ugh,” said a Republican senator. “How crude,” said a Democratic governor.
Legislator's comments about black people, hygiene draw fury
A Republican lawmaker questioned during a meeting of the Ohio Senate Health Committee if “the colored population” is contracting coronavirus at disproportionate rates because they do not wash their hands “as well a…
Despite virus surge, Arizona governor won't require masks
PHOENIX (AP) — Coronavirus infections are surging in Arizona. Hospitalizations are increasing and more people are dying since the state relaxed stay-at-home orders last month.
Georgia's 7th District Democratic primary too close to call
ATLANTA (AP) — The Democratic primary in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District is too close to call after new vote counts showed a runoff may not be required in the suburban Atlanta district.
Georgia lawmakers have few days to decide on weighty issues
ATLANTA (AP) — Welcome back, Georgia lawmakers. The state budget is in tatters; Georgians continue to die from COVID-19; demonstrators are in the street protesting police brutality and racial injustice; and many vo…
Alaska residents to get $992 from Permanent Fund dividend
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Permanent Fund dividend was finalized at $992 and distribution is expected to begin early this year because of economic impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic, state departme…
Trump supporters burn Michigan absentee ballot applications
WALKER, Mich. (AP) — People burned letters informing them that they can vote by absentee ballot in future elections during a protest near Grand Rapids.
Budget cuts, police top Colorado Legislature's 2020 session
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers wound down a shortened 2020 session Saturday having drastically cut education funding because of the coronavirus pandemic’s revenue impact, allocating $70 million in federal aid to …
Massachusetts lawmakers weigh banning police chokeholds
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers are working on legislation they say will respond to some of the concerns raised by those protesting George Floyd's killing, including banning the use of chokeholds by police.
Paris marchers decry racism; far right rallies in London
PARIS (AP) — Paris riot police fired tear gas Saturday to disperse a largely peaceful but unauthorized protest against police brutality and entrenched racism, as France’s minorities increasingly push back against a…
New Hampshire seniors receive diploma on mountain top
A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England on Saturday.