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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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1,923 of 1,924 precincts - 99 percent
Turkey strips 3 legislators of seats, setting off protest
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s parliament on Thursday stripped three opposition party deputies of their legislative seats, setting off a raucous protest inside the assembly hall by colleagues who accused the ruling…
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1,160 of 1,991 precincts - 58 percent
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1,158 of 1,991 precincts - 58 percent
John Lewis says video of George Floyd's killing made him cry
WASHINGTON (AP) — Civil rights icon John Lewis said Thursday that the video of
US officials: US Navy veteran Michael White freed by Iran, has departed country on Swiss government aircraft
WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials: US Navy veteran Michael White freed by Iran, has departed country on Swiss government aircraft.
Alaska police chief placed on leave over social media posts
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska city has suspended its police chief following public complaints about a 2018 social media post in which he described the Black Lives Matter movement as a “hate group.”
On WWI treaty's centenary, Hungary says its 'curse' must go
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's president on Thursday stressed the need for mutual respect between Hungary and neighboring countries where some 2 million ethnic Hungarians live following a post-World War I peace…
Vote counting drags into 3rd day after Pennsylvania primary
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Counting an avalanche of mail-in votes began a third day in Pennsylvania on Thursday as some races from Tuesday’s primary remained too close to call.
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8,978 of 9,162 precincts - 98 percent
AP FACT CHECK: Trump denies tear gas use despite evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and some of his supporters are claiming authorities did not use
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8,976 of 9,162 precincts - 98 percent
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Europe rights body urges action for migrants stuck off Malta
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — Europe’s leading human rights organization is calling for immediate action to bring to shore some 400 migrants that the Malta government transferred to chartered pleasure boats at sea.
Belarus president names new prime minister ahead of election
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president named his new prime minister Thursday, a move that comes two months before a scheduled presidential election.