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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…
Feds eye loosening rules to allow some to return to work
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the Trump administration could relax coronavirus guidelines as early as Wednesday to make it easier for Americans who have been exposed but hav…
As curve appears to flatten, Edwards says keep staying home
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana sees encouraging signs in fighting
Russia aims to prosecute destruction of war monuments abroad
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense minister called on law enforcement officials Wednesday to consider filing criminal charges against representatives of other countries where World War II memorials commemorating the ac…
VP talk could intensify with Harris-DNC fundraising deal
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Louisiana responds to coronavirus with rare bipartisanship
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A simple gift from a bitter political rival — a medical mask emblazoned with Louisiana's state seal — has helped Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards pound home a bipartisan plea for people to stay a…
UN health agency on defensive after Trump slams it on virus
GENEVA (AP) — In a heartfelt plea for unity, the World Health Organization's chief sought Wednesday to rise above sharp criticism and threats of funding cuts from U.S. President Donald Trump over the agency’s respo…
Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that will be wag…
Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee.
Bridge collapses in Italy, newest crumbling infrastructure
ROME (AP) — A huge bridge section has collapsed in Tuscany, the latest case of Italy’s infrastructure crumbling after years of neglect.
Black voters weighed history, health in Wisconsin election
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — After going to sleep angry and afraid to vote, Xavier Thomas woke up on election day in Wisconsin thinking about how hard black people had to fight for the right to cast a ballot.
Alaska borough seizes airline facilities after virus closure
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska municipal borough has assumed control of the local facilities of an airline that filed for bankruptcy protection because of the negative economic impact of the coronavirus.
Intellectuals warn of 'chaos' if EU can't find solidarity
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — More than 200 European intellectuals, artists and politicians have signed
Alaska community asks for fishery shutdown because of virus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska tribe and city asked have the governor to shut down a prosperous fishery this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
2 Arizona inmates test positive for virus, receive treatment
PHOENIX (AP) — Two Arizona inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus in the first cases of infected prisoners reported since the beginning of the outbreak, officials said.
CDC considers loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with