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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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Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran as part of deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy veteran whose family said his only crime was falling in love left Iran on Thursday after nearly two years of detention, winning his freedom as part of a deal that spared an American-Ir…
Trump seeks to scale back environmental reviews for projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing agencies to look for ways to speed up building of highways and other major projects by scaling back environmental reviews, invok…
Ducey vows to protect peaceful protests, crack down on riots
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said he would protect the rights of peaceful protesters but not give a free pass to “rioters and looters” as a second week of demonstrations against police brutality got under…
Albuquerque police hire in old excessive force case promoted
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The head of Albuquerque police’s Real-Time Crime Center, whose hiring in 2018 generated anger because of his role in a New Jersey excessive force lawsuit decades ago, has been promoted.
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9,100 of 9,162 precincts - 99 percent
West Virginia Supreme Court candidates participate in forum
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Nearly a half-century ago, West Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow the creation of an intermediate court system. Legislators ever since have rejected such a move, …
Lauding 'force' against protests, 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
Nevada defends cap on church services; sheriff won't enforce
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s lawyers are stepping up their defense of Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings in a legal battle with leaders of a rural church who say it violates their constitution…
Judge: Tennessee must allow vote by mail for all amid virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee must give all of its 4.1 million registered voters the option to cast ballots by mail during the coronavirus pandemic, a judge ruled Thursday.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump skews history by saying he fired Mattis
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jim Mattis announced his resignation as defense secretary, President Donald Trump thanked him for “tremendous progress” in helping to rebuild the military and for “retiring with distinction.”…
Nevada defends cap on church services; sheriff won't enforce
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s lawyers are stepping up their defense of Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 50-person cap on religious gatherings in a legal battle with leaders of a rural church who say it violates their constitution…
Pilot program to bring legal aid to domestic abuse accusers
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's state court system is moving to help those who experience domestic violence obtain free legal assistance.
Albuquerque police hire in old excessive force case promoted
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The head of Albuquerque police’s Real-Time Crime Center, whose hiring in 2018 generated anger because of his role in a New Jersey excessive force lawsuit decades ago, has been promoted.
Judge: Tennessee must allow vote by mail for all amid virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee must give all of its 4.1 million registered voters the option to cast ballots by mail during the coronavirus pandemic, a judge ruled Thursday.