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In Grant County Judge debate, Bevier, Chadwick place emphasis on experience and constitutional interpretation
EPHRATA — The two candidates seeking Grant County Superior Court Judge Position 3 highlighted their legal experien…
Nevada jobless level nears 20%; extended benefits triggered
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Unemployment benefits in Nevada are being extended for a second 13 weeks, officials said Friday, as the wave of workers idled by casino and business closures in response to the coronavirus …
Kosovo court suspends nomination of new prime minister
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s Constitutional Court on Friday suspended a presidential decree nominating Avdullah Hoti of the center-right Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, to replace the acting prime minister.
Hair cuts, in person shopping allowed in much of Colorado
DENVER (AP) — Getting a hair cut and shopping in person at retail stores were allowed again in much of Colorado starting Friday as the state eases restrictions set up to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
Senate to convene with risks due to no quick virus testing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to convene Monday but the health risks from the
Nevada GOP registered more voters than Democrats in April
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Republicans gained more registered voters in April than Democrats did, according to new data released by the secretary of state's office.
Virus restrictions to be eased in 24 Pennsylvania counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — About 1.5 million Pennsylvania residents will be able to freely leave their homes next week, and retail shops and other businesses will be able to reopen, as Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday lifted so…
Mississippi officials in showdown over virus relief money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Friday for a showdown with the governor over who has the power to spend $1.25 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for
Budget fallout from virus hitting Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The economic hurt from measures to contain the coronavirus unfolded more Friday, as Pennsylvania state government's tax collections collapsed in April and, in Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney p…
Most enlistees not eligible to join California Health Corps
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the all-volunteer California Health Corps, he provided updates on how many retired medical workers had signed up and marveled at the numbers — 34…
Judge orders release of migrants in Florida as virus measure
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge ordered authorities to release hundreds of immigrants from three Florida detention centers to prevent a wider spread of the coronavirus and protect detainees with underlying conditions.
Minnesota sets 1-day highs for coronavirus tests, new cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota set new one-day highs for coronavirus testing and new cases, and tied a high for the most deaths in one day, health officials said Friday.
Kansas business owners upset by governor's reopening plan
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Some Kansas business owners were frustrated Friday by Gov. Laura Kelly's plan to gradually reopen the state's coronavirus-battered economy because they won't be able to open their doors again Mo…
AP Exclusive: Virus restrictions to be eased in 24 counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf was preparing to announce Friday that 24 counties in rural northern Pennsylvania will see some relief from his strictest orders for residents to stay at home and businesses to c…
Virus surge in Brazil brings a coffin shortage, morgue chaos
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In Brazil's bustling Amazon city of Manaus, so many people have died within days in the coronavirus pandemic that coffins had to be stacked on top of each other in long, hastily dug trenches i…
Kentucky voters to get free postage for absentee ballots
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians choosing to vote by absentee mail-in balloting in next month's primary won't have to pay for postage under a decision by state elections officials Friday.