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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…
Scores of retired military leaders publicly denounce Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scores of retired military and defense leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump and accusing him of using the U.S. Armed Forces to undermine the rights of Americans protesting police brutalit…
New Mexico suspends consumer debt collection during pandemic
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court is temporarily suspending consumer debt collection — such as garnishing wages or seizing assets — in response to the coronavirus pandemic and related economic down…
Democrats amend platform to oppose use of force by police
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Members of the Montana Democratic Party met remotely on Friday to vote on the party’s platform, including the addition of a statement in reaction by the death of George Floyd opposing the use o…
Cooper vetoes bill to let N.C. bars serve patrons again
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed legislation that would have let North Carolina standalone bars serve patrons again in contradiction to his executive order that's aimed at halting the spread of…
Trump evokes Floyd after hailing strong jobs report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday declared it was “a great day” for George Floyd as he discussed a strong jobs report for the country and efforts to bring about racial equality. Joe Biden, the like…
Utah posts largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah reported its largest single-day increase in the number of COVID-19 cases on Friday, with many of those coming in connection with an outbreak at a meatpacking plant in northern Utah.
Rand Paul endorses Sethi in Tennessee GOP US Senate bid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sen. Rand Paul endorsed Manny Sethi on Friday in his Republican bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in Tennessee.
California to allow schools, gyms and bars reopen next week
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will allow schools, day camps, bars, gyms, campgrounds and professional sports to begin reopening with modifications starting next Friday.
California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
Albanian parties reach consensus on electoral reform
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian political parties on Friday reached a long-sought consensus on electoral reform aimed at guaranteeing free and fair elections and considered a key condition to start accession negoti…
N.C. court: Death-row inmates can use repealed bias law
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Most death row inmates in North Carolina can again use a law addressing racial discrimination to seek life sentences instead, even though the law was amended and later repealed, the state Supre…
Court rules reporter's White House pass unfairly suspended
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled Friday that the White House last year unfairly suspended the press credentials of a Washington reporter for Playboy.
Huntsman campaign staffer tests positive for COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah gubernatorial candidate Jon Huntsman Jr. is self-quarantining after a campaign staffer tested positive for COVID-19, the campaign said Friday.
Sisolak hints at special session, promises protestors reform
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — After eight straight nights of demonstrations, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and other state Democratic leaders vowed to respond to the anger and demands of protestors in light of the death…
AP Explains: Key takeaways from a surprising jobs report
BALTIMORE (AP) — No one saw it coming — 2.5 million job gains in May and a lower unemployment rate.