California courts end $0 bail order imposed for coronavirus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects d…

Big turnout, but long lines at Nevada polls draw complaints

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's primary election conducted mostly by mail for the first time due to the pandemic produced a bigger turnout than usual but drew complaints and questions from voters in long lines at the few…

California courts ends $0 bail order imposed for coronavirus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California judicial leaders on Wednesday ended a statewide policy of imposing $0 bail for misdemeanors and lower-level felonies that reduced jail populations by more than 20,000 suspects d…

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Jon Ossoff wins Democratic Senate primary in Georgia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jon Ossoff wins Democratic Senate primary in Georgia.

'Stop the pain,' George Floyd's brother pleads with Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — George Floyd's brother challenged Congress on Wednesday to “stop the pain" as lawmakers consider a sweeping law enforcement overhaul, so the man he looked up to won't become just "another name” on…

New Mexico issues penalties for dumping of drilling water

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Two businesses are facing civil penalties for the illegal dumping of produced water resulting from oil and gas operations in southeastern New Mexico.

Results not final, but Burgum's picks soar in GOP primary

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was taking victory laps Wednesday over preliminary results from the state’s primary election, not only for himself but for two Republican candidates he backed agains…

Long lines at Nevada polls draw voter complaints, questions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's plan to conduct its primary election during a pandemic mostly by mail still resulted in long lines at the few polling places operating Tuesday, drawing complaints and questions from voters.

Trump administration proposes sweeping asylum restrictions

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed sweeping restrictions on asylum, seeking to align a legal framework with the president's efforts to limit immigration to the United States.

Prep for high N.C. absentee ballot demand gets Senate OK

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Changes to mail-in absentee ballot rules in North Carolina to help operate a fall election during the coronavirus pandemic received tentative approval on Wednesday from the state Senate.

Minnesota governor asks lawmakers for justice after Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The death of George Floyd is sparking calls for the Minnesota Legislature to remove racial inequities from the criminal justice system in the state where he died and to aid neighborhoods damaged …

Volunteers, Smithsonian want to save White House protest art

WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost as soon as the towering black fencing was erected last week to seal off Lafayette Park, the barrier became an art gallery and a sounding board for the demonstrators protesting years of blac…

Trump picks Tulsa for return of signature campaign rallies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he’s planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well.

Pelosi calls for removing Confederate statues from Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding that statues of Confederate figures such as Jefferson Davis be removed from the U.S. Capitol.