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ICE arrests surge as Central Washington candidates split over enforcement
(The Center Square) - Immigration arrests in Washington surged this summer, with federal immigration officers deta…
Democracy in overtime: Candidates await virus-delayed votes
CINCINNATI (AP) — Political campaigns in some U.S. states have been switching gears or are in limbo awaiting decisions on voting plans after elections were postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Nevada coronovirus deaths climb to 10; first under age 50
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The coronavirus has now claimed 10 lives in Nevada, including the first death of a person under the age of 50.
Trump, eyeing easing of guidelines, says feds to offer categorizing counties by high, medium, low risk of virus spread
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump, eyeing easing of guidelines, says feds to offer categorizing counties by high, medium, low risk of virus spread.
Trump camp threatens local TV stations over Democratic ad
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is threatening legal action against local TV stations in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin if they don't pull a Democratic anti-…
Nevada coronovirus deaths climb to 10; 420 positive tests
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The coronavirus has now claimed 10 lives in Nevada.
Lawmakers tackle COVID-19 aid as Minnesota records 2nd death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature was poised Thursday to pass a financial aid package to help soften the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic that has sickened more than 300 people and claimed two…
GOP asks permission to oppose Democrats' election lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican National Committee and the state Republican Party have asked a federal judge to let them officially oppose a lawsuit brought by Democrats who want to ease voting regulations for …
Pennsylvania sees wave of jobless claims, new virus cases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania rose by 50% to more than 1,600 cases, while record numbers of state residents filed for unemployment compensation, Gov. Tom Wolf's ad…
Releasing inmates; joblessness rises; Pressley has symptoms
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court will hear arguments over the telephone next Tuesday in a case seeking the release of inmates amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tennessee rolls out celebrity social distancing campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is producing a series of public service announcements designed to encourage social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The campaign has the tag line, “Do your part, stay …
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s inaccurate boasts on China travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending early missteps in the U.S. response to the
New Mexico reaches settlement with foster youth, advocates
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has reached a settlement with foster youth and their advocates that will allow for the creation of a trauma response system for all children in state custody, officials said Thursda…
Major N Carolina disaster declared; more local orders ahead
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina can now receive additional emergency assistance after Gov. Roy Cooper's request for a major disaster area declaration due to
Virus relief bill nears signature; jobless claims skyrocket
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is poised to sign a sweeping relief package passed by lawmakers to address impacts of the coronavirus, while new figures on jobless claims show those numbers skyroc…
Virus takes toll on US military as it tries to aid civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus is taking a growing toll on the U.S. military, and commanders and senior officials are bracing for worse. From nuclear missile fields at home to war zones abroad, from flight lines…