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Grant County Republican Party to stage debate in Ephrata
EPHRATA — Grant County voters will have an opportunity this evening to hear directly from candidates seeking two o…
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1,539 of 1,991 precincts - 77 percent
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5,107 of 5,107 precincts - 100 percent
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49 of 49 precincts - 100 percent
No 'silver lining': Trump faces voter backlash amid crises
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — At the end of one of his most turbulent weeks in office, President Donald Trump was eager on Friday to boast of a better than expected jobs report to argue the country is poised for a booming r…
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1,924 of 1,924 precincts - 100 percent
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9,132 of 9,162 precincts - 99 percent
Peaceful protests continue into weekend around California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters prepared to march across the Golden Gate Bridge and filled the streets of San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Diego and smaller communities around California on Saturday to exp…
Phoenix police chief joins protesters, vows long-term change
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams vowed to keep working with community protesters after marching with them from City Hall to police headquarters on Friday.
Mail ballots from Tuesday's election push Biden over the top
WASHINGTON (AP) — After primaries and caucuses in 42 states and the District of Columbia, Joe Biden has won the last few delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination for president as states worked to tally …
No 'silver lining': Trump faces voter backlash amid crises
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — At the end of one of his most turbulent weeks in office, President Donald Trump was eager on Friday to boast of a better than expected jobs report to argue the country is poised for a booming r…
Peaceful protests continue into weekend around California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters marched, paddled, cycled and even staged “die-ins” as outrage over the death of George Floyd expressed itself in peaceful but colorful ways around California.
Police chase turns fatal in New Mexico, officer faces charge
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in southern New Mexico say a Las Cruces police officer is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a man who led police on a chase.
California lawmakers picking up themes from protesters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Peaceful protests continued Friday throughout California while lawmakers and even police echoed calls for social justice and an end to police abuses.
Joe Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination, setting up election challenge to President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination, setting up election challenge to President Donald Trump.
Phoenix police chief joins protesters, vows long-term change
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams vowed to keep working with community protesters after marching with them from City Hall to police headquarters on Friday.