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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…
Trump tweets raise speculation about potential Flynn pardon
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday tweeted his support for his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, raising speculation that a pardon may be coming after Flynn's lawyers released intern…
DC police: Suspect arrested for shooting at Cuban Embassy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with an assault rifle opened fire outside the Cuban Embassy in Washington early Thursday, blasting bullet holes into the walls and pillars near the front entrance before he was arreste…
AP-NORC poll: High use, mild trust of news media on COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have faced upheaval over the past six weeks as
AP-NORC poll: Seeking virus data, people struggle with trust
WASHINGTON (AP) — When John Manley tested positive for COVID-19, his sister urged him to get on
Joe Biden picks vetting team as he searches for running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden announced Thursday the four co-chairs of his vice presidential vetting team, starting the search for his running mate in earnest.
North Carolina appeals court online arguments is a first
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The COVID-19 outbreak means North Carolina's intermediate-level appeals court will make history by hearing oral arguments in a case using online video.
Making public transit safe a next hurdle in easing lockdowns
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In cities around the world, public transportation systems are key to getting workers back on the job and restarting devastated economies. Yet methods of getting around, ranging from tr…
Memo to California police chiefs says Gov. Gavin Newsom to order all beaches closed starting Friday to fight virus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Memo to California police chiefs says Gov. Gavin Newsom to order all beaches closed starting Friday to fight virus.
Grim count: US virus toll passes Trump's 60,000 marker
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to talk about the most, the best, the thing that nobody has ever seen.
Arizona governor extends stay-home order; shops to reopen
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday extended his stay-at-home order through May 15 but said he will allow some nonessential retail businesses to reopen with health precautions.
Georgia passes 25,000 virus cases amid effort to reopen
ATLANTA (AP) — Total confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Georgia topped 25,000 on Wednesday as Gov. Brian Kemp’s experiment to reopen the state continues, despite criticism from public health experts and some loc…
Reeves backs lawsuit protection for businesses during virus
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday that he will ask state lawmakers to provide legal protection for businesses that might be sued if they reopen and customers or employees become ill …
Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kus…
Even with consensus talk, gap remains for NC virus aid bills
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Differences between House and Senate funding priorities became clearer and immediate election-related spending looked unlikely as North Carolina legislators on Wednesday advanced competing
Trump erupts at campaign team as his poll numbers slide
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump erupted at his top political advisers last week when they presented him with worrisome polling data that showed his support eroding in a series of battleground states as his…