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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…
Court nixes Trump policy of tying grants to enforcement
CHICAGO (AP) — A sharply worded ruling by a federal appeals court in Chicago on Thursday said the Trump administration policy of threatening to withhold grant money from so-called sanctuary cities to force them to …
Walz gives retailers more space while extending stay-at-home
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday extended Minnesota's stay-at-home order for another two weeks, to May 18, while loosening some restrictions on retail businesses to allow them to reopen for curbside pic…
New Mexico Supreme Court orders mayor to keep health orders
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court ordered he mayor of the small city of Grants on Thursday to comply with a health order and stop nonessential businesses from reopening.
Navy hospital ships, once thought critical, see few patients
About a month ago, with Los Angeles girding for a potentially crippling surge of coronavirus cases, a massive white Navy hospital ship chugged into port: a powerful symbol of the government's response to the pandem…
A coronavirus drug seems to work. What's next?
News that an experimental drug seems to be the first effective treatment for the new coronavirus has unleashed a flurry of interest – and a clamor to know how soon it might be available.
Sex assault allegation raises questions for Biden, Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sexual assault allegation is Joe Biden's first big challenge as the Democrats' presidential nominee, fueling Republican attacks and leaving many in his own party in an uncomfortable bind.
Pennsylvania's business shutdown waiver program gets audited
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's business shutdown waiver program is being audited amid complaints it was managed unfairly, Pennsylvania’s chief fiscal watchdog announced Thursday.
US can soon start sending people seeking asylum to Honduras
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has finalized an agreement with Honduras that would allow some people seeking asylum in the United States to be sent to the Central American country instead.
Democratic leader: Arizona Senate won't meet as planned
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The leader of minority Democrats in the Arizona Senate said he's been told by Republican Senate President Karen Fann that the chamber won't meet as planned on Friday.
Final talks on virus aid package next after House OKs plan
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators got down Thursday to negotiating final details of their initial COVID-19 emergency package after the House approved a version more generous with federal funds than th…
Walz extends stay-home to May 18; more room for retailers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday extended Minnesota's stay-at-home order for another two weeks, to May 18, while loosening some restrictions on retail businesses to allow curbside pickup.
Army defends decision to have West Point graduation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army's top leaders on Thursday defended their decision to bring 1,000 cadets back to the Military Academy at West Point for graduation, where President Donald Trump is slated to speak, saying …
Police: Shooting at Cuban Embassy is ‘suspected hate crime’
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with an assault rifle was arrested after opening fire outside the Cuban Embassy in Washington early Thursday, his bullets tearing holes into the walls and pillars near the front entran…
West Virginia lifting stay-home order under eased benchmark
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday said he is lifting the statewide stay-home order next week as part of his plan to ease
South Carolina House and Senate to return on May 12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature plans to return in less than two weeks as lawmakers face a deadline to pass key bills before they are required to adjourn.