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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…
Utah pushes emergency travel form as virus deaths increase
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As coronavirus deaths increase, Utah officials started using an emergency alert system Friday to send text messages to drivers entering the state, asking them to report any virus symptoms and …
19 ex-officials in Kosovo charged with abuse of power
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Kosovo’s prosecution office charged 19 former senior officials on Friday with abuse of power for allegedly causing at least 13.7 million euros ($15 million) in losses to the public budget.
With social distance, California's virus forecast brightens
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top public health official said for the first time Friday that the coronavirus might not be as devastating as state officials had feared and Gavin Newsom revealed his administ…
White House slams Voice of America, VOA fights back
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday launched an unusual attack on the congressionally funded Voice of America, the U.S. broadcaster that for decades has provided independent news reporting around the world.
Trump, Congress hope to act next week on new virus aid bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to strike a deal alone, the Trump administration and congressional leaders appear poised to launch new bipartisan talks on a fresh coronavirus aid package with hopes for action as soon as n…
Crime drops around the world as COVID-19 keeps people inside
CHICAGO (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.
Conservationists oppose water rights for Nevada gold mine
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Five conservation groups have joined a tribe’s effort to block the expansion of a northeast Nevada gold mine they say would suck water from other area users and destroy cultural resources and habi…
Justice Dept finds errors in additional warrant applications
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has identified mistakes in two applications for national security wiretaps, but also says it has made important strides in overhauling a surveillance system that has come un…
Edwards creating task force on virus's racial disparities
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana will try to combat the racial disparities in
Wolf suggests Pennsylvania virus cases could surge next week
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf predicted Friday that Pennsylvania will see a surge in new virus cases next week and implored residents to continue to self-isolate to get the worst of the pandemic behind them …
Alaska Democrats hold mail-only presidential primary
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Democrats are deciding their choice for the party's presidential nominee, as just one major candidate — former Vice President Joe Biden — remains actively campaigning.
Worker at corrections facility tests positive for COVID-19
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A staff member at a state-run prison in Juneau tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Corrections said.
Governor says Texas 'beginning to slow' the spread of virus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott expressed optimism Friday that Texas was seeing signs of slowing the coronavirus outbreak but warned that the number of deaths was not yet showing signs of leveling off.
Virus relief funds due in Nevada; new Washoe rental order
LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than 2,500 health care providers and hospitals in Nevada were expected to begin receiving $241.5 million on Friday in the first disbursement of federal coronavirus response aid, authorities sa…
Joe Biden's next big decision: Choosing a running mate
Joe Biden faces the most important decision of his five-decade political career: choosing a vice president.