Teacher beats West Virginia Senate president after protests

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia teachers whose protests sparked a national wave of unrest took to chanting “Ditch Mitch” as they descended on the Capitol.

Pence to kick off 'American Comeback' tour in Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence will make an appearance at a manufacturing plant near Pittsburgh on Friday as part of a new campaign effort showcasing the nation's economy making a comeback.

3 Georgia House members lose primaries, others face runoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — At least three incumbent members of the Georgia state House of Representatives have lost their seats in primaries, while at least two House members and a state senator have been forced to Aug. 11 run…

Arkansas to further lift virus limits despite spike in cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will further ease its coronavirus restrictions on businesses next week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday, despite recent dramatic increases in the state's active cases and hospit…

Colorado House OKs bill to increase low vaccination rates

DENVER (AP) — After hours of objections by Republicans, Colorado's Democrat-led House on Wednesday approved a bill designed to lift child vaccination rates that are among the lowest in the nation.

Black Lives Matter protesters rally at Iowa Capitol

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Black Lives Matter protesters rallied inside the Iowa Capitol on Wednesday, shouting “I can't breath" and “Justice now” in an effort to convince lawmakers and the governor to take action on …

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Filipina journalist braces for verdict in 'cyber libel' case

VIENNA (AP) — An award-winning journalist who has aggressively covered Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration is bracing for a verdict in a libel case and says she sees the upcoming decision as “an e…

South Carolina officials decry 'confusion' during primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Citing “extreme wait times and confusion at polling places” in some precincts in and around South Carolina's capital city during Tuesday's primary, state election officials said they are sendi…

Results not final, but Burgum crows over 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…

Perez: Democrats will 'descend' on Milwaukee for convention

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats will “descend” on Milwaukee for the national convention in August despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said Wednesday.

London may remove statues as Floyd's death sparks change

LONDON (AP) — London's mayor announced Tuesday that more statues of imperialist figures could be removed from Britain’s streets after protesters knocked down the monument to a slave trader, as the killing of George…

US general: Taliban not yet met conditions for US withdrawal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban have not yet met conditions required for a complete U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by next May as envisioned in a U.S.-Taliban deal signed in February, the commander overseeing…

Ex-ambassador and Utah hopeful Huntsman says he has COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former ambassador and current Republican candidate for Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.

NY passes bill to investigate deaths by police

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Legislature passed a law Wednesday to allow the attorney general to investigate and prosecute when someone dies during or after an encounter with a police officer.