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Falstad, Homesley outline approaches to election security, public trust
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, questions about election integrity, ballot security and public trust remain …
WA announces vaccine mandate for state workers, health care
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Most state workers in Washington, as well as private health care and long-term care employees, will be required to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by Oc. 18 or will lose their jobs, Gov…
France’s virus pass now required in restaurants, trains
PARIS (AP) — France took a big step Monday into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel by plane, tr…
Belarus leader denies repression a year after disputed vote
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian leader on Monday denied that his government unleashed massive repression of dissent after his re-election a year ago triggered a monthslong wave of mass protests, even as…
COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month under a plan laid out by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden. In memos distribute…
Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
DERBY LINE, Vermont (AP) — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bu…
Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccin…
Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, Democrats and Republicans
'Code red': UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nations called…
Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — As the delta variant of the
Infrastructure senators brush off criticism from left, right
WASHINGTON (AP) — The often-elusive political center is holding steady in the Senate with a strong coalition of Democrats and Republicans brushing off critics to push
Infrastructure senators bush off criticism from left, right
WASHINGTON (AP) — Often elusive, the political center is holding steady in the Senate as a coalition of Democratic and Republican senators brushes off critics to push
'Not normal.' Ex-Cuomo aide details groping allegations
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An
'Nowhere to run': UN report says global warming nears limits
Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nations called…
Cuomo isolated as accuser set to speak in first TV interview
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces another day under fire Monday as a key legislative committee meets to discuss possible impeachment proceedings and a woman who has accused him of groping her spe…
UN report: Global warming is likely to blow past Paris limit
Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report released Monday that the United Nati…