Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there wa…

Report: Closures cost New Mexico students months of learning

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Only half of New Mexico's students were engaged in online learning after schools shut down in mid-march to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, resulting in months of lost learning, accordin…

Ex-judge appointed to review Michael Flynn case says Justice Department request to dismiss charges is 'abuse of power'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ex-judge appointed to review Michael Flynn case says Justice Department request to dismiss charges is 'abuse of power.'

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3 races too close to call in West Virginia primary election

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Three races remained too close to call in the West Virginia primary election a day after the polls closed.

Lawsuit on suspended Indiana attorney general's fate stalls

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A lawyer maintains the Indiana attorney general’s office is trying to stymie a court fight on whether Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill can be ousted from office while his law license rema…

Thousands attend Black Lives Matter demo in Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Thousands of people demonstrated Wednesday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in a park in Amsterdam named for South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Fired State Dept watchdog says he was bullied by officials

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UK scientist: Week earlier lockdown could have halved deaths

LONDON (AP) — A scientist whose modeling helped set Britain’s coronavirus strategy said Wednesday that the country’s death toll in the pandemic could have been cut in half if lockdown had been introduced a week ear…

Polish state TV seeks to discredit president's key rival

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish state television faced increasing criticism Wednesday for its negative coverage of the main opposition candidate in this month's presidential election, with accusations from watchdog gr…

Michigan Senate OKs cocktails to go, cut in liquor prices

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan restaurants and bars could sell cocktails and liquor for pickup or delivery and would see a temporary cut in state liquor prices under fast-tracked legislation that supporters hope wi…

Utah candidate and ex- envoy Huntsman says he has COVID-19

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

Minnesota lawmakers pressed to make changes 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 …

Canceling Ivanka Trump spurs backlash for Kansas college

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Donors are pushing Kansas' higher education board to fire Wichita State University's president after he canceled a virtual speech by Ivanka Trump for its technical school's graduation.

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