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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…
Populous Kansas counties see dozens of new coronavirus cases
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' four most populous counties reported dozens of new coronavirus cases in the past two days, part of an increase that's occurred since Gov. Laura Kelly lifted statewide restrictions on bus…
Sisolak promises bills to address Black Lives Matter demands
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — After seven 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…
Republican Utah lawmaker to back NAACP police-reform plan
A Republican lawmaker in Utah said Friday he'll support police reform legislation championed by the NAACP aimed at ending brutality and racial profiling in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Georgia infections top 50K; tear gas use worries expert
ATLANTA (AP) — Police could be
Michigan halts 340K unemployment accounts over fraud issues
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan said Friday that it has halted 340,000 unemployment benefit accounts over concerns about fraudulent impostor claims, though many are legitimate claimants who deserve the money.
Ex-Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper testifies at ethics hearing
DENVER (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate John Hickenlooper defended his record Friday at a state ethics hearing about travel on private jets he took as Colorado governor, one day after the ethics panel found him in cont…
Disease expert: Police should re-think tear gas in pandemic
ATLANTA (AP) — An Emory University infectious disease specialist says he has serious concerns that police could be
Incumbents ousted in primaries amid competing GOP factions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The fight between moderate and conservative factions within the Montana Republican Party seeking to control the GOP's legislative agenda led to the defeat of incumbents and experienced lawmaker…
12 more counties get Wolf's green light to enter green phase
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will allow 12 more counties that are home to 1.3 million people to enter the least-restrictive phase of his pandemic reopening plan, even as he warned Friday of an outbreak in n…
UN health agency: Wear mask if you can't keep your distance
The World Health Organization is broadening its recommendations for the use of masks during the coronavirus pandemic and said Friday it is now advising that in areas where the virus is spreading, people should wear…
Lauding 'force' to restore order, Sen. Cotton raises profile
WASHINGTON (AP) — Freshman Sen. Tom Cotton has risen to the ranks of potential 2024 Republican presidential contenders by making all the right enemies. By lining up behind
EU wants borders free of virus restrictions by end of June
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe could have its free travel zone up and running again by the end of this month, but travelers from further afield will not be allowed in before July, a European Union commissioner said Friday …
LA mayor takes on new roles amid unrest, cuts police funds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The outrage over George Floyd's death arrived at Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s front door in the form of hundreds of shouting protesters gathered outside his home, loudly chanting to gut fund…
DePasquale wins Democratic nomination to run for Congress
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Eugene DePasquale, Pennsylvania's outgoing state auditor general, has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, as vote-counting Friday in primary contests …
Louisiana lawmakers start moving $33B budget for next year
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A $33 billion Louisiana operating budget that would keep most programs and services from cuts in the upcoming financial year thanks to federal