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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…
2nd Mississippi rep resigns over pension and pay dispute
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker is resigning as of Tuesday because he will not be able to collect his state government pension while serving in the state House.
US warship captain seeks crew isolation as virus spreads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of
BP announces North Slope worker tests positive for COVID-19
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A worker on Alaska's North Slope tested positive for COVID-19, BP announced Tuesday.
Licenses allowed for out-of-state, retired health workers
A look at developments related to the coronavirus outbreak in Vermont:
Early divisions as Congress weighs next help for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The bipartisan partnership that propelled a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package through Congress just days ago is already showing signs of strain, raising questions about how quickly calls for m…
Georgia GOP congressional delegation seeks election delay
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's two U.S. senators and their nine fellow Republican U.S. House members are joining those who want a delay in the state's May 19 primary election.
Governor: Man in 40s becomes 5th virus death in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is expanding coronavirus testing to many people without medical symptoms as state health officials acknowledge Tuesday that the demand for hospital beds and intensive care resources…
Calls mount to close Grand Canyon after resident gets virus
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Calls mounted Tuesday for the federal government to close Grand Canyon National Park after the popular tourist destination saw its first case of the coronavirus in a hospitality worker.
North Carolina hospitality industry says 370K out of work
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's restaurant and hotel operators pleaded Tuesday for state financial aid and tax relief as closings and travel restrictions from the
White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in US from coronavirus pandemic if social distancing maintained
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in US from coronavirus pandemic if social distancing maintained.
NY high court keeps woman's suit vs. Trump on hold, for now
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court decided Tuesday to leave a former “Apprentice” contestant’s defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump on hold for months at least.
Kentucky lawmakers to take up 1-year budget due to pandemic
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — In a rare move prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, budget negotiators will present Kentucky legislators with only a one-year state spending plan that holds the line on the main K-12 school f…
Florida governor loses latest bid to curtail felon voting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials have lost their latest bid to enforce a state law denying the right to vote for felons who have not paid all court fines and fees.
Churchgoers flock to hear Louisiana pastor despite virus ban
CENTRAL, La. (AP) — Buses and cars filled a Louisiana church parking lot for another service Tuesday evening as worshippers flocked to hear a Louisiana pastor who is facing misdemeanor charges for holding services …
Viral virus briefing: Where science meets all things Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a few moments in the Rose Garden, the coronavirus pandemic is a bucking bronco with President Donald Trump on its back. His arm swings an invisible rope. He seems to be hanging on for dear lif…