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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…
Arkansas to ban some indoor social gatherings due to virus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will soon ban indoor social gatherings with more than 10 people to combat a growing number of coronavirus cases in the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday
Arizona mayors slam Ducey edict keeping golf courses open
PHOENIX (AP) — Municipal leaders criticized Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Tuesday over his decision to classify some businesses like golf courses as “essential" during the coronavirus pandemic.
Family: US believes ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson has died
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has concluded that retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who vanished more than a decade ago, died while in the custody of Iran, his family and administration officials said Wedne…
North Dakota to double COVID-19 tests after 9 new positives
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said Wednesday the state will double the amount of COVID-19 tests in the coming days, a promise he delivered after one-fifth of the total positive tests were confirm…
Virus has Brazil's Bolsonaro facing governor ‘insurrection’
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's governors on Wednesday rebelled against President Jair Bolsonaro’s call for life to return to pre-coronavirus normalcy, saying his proposal to reopen schools and businesses runs counter to…
Ducey OKs new hospital fee bill that will get them more cash
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will charge hospitals a new fee but bring them higher Medicaid payments in return.
Ohio OKs 2,000 child care sites, revises medical pot rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — About 2,000 child care centers have been approved so far under a special “pandemic” license, while lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation to address the widespread impact of the coronavirus…
Federal judges urged to free thousands of California inmates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Attorneys representing California inmates late Wednesday filed an emergency motion asking federal judges to free thousands of infirm and lower-security prisoners to prevent what they predi…
City's lawsuit seeks to delay Wisconsin's April 7 election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Local officials' frustration with Gov. Tony Evers' refusal to order any changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to protect people from the coronavirus reached new heights as the city of Gre…
Navy vet freed from Iranian prison ill, seeks transfer to US
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy veteran released from an Iranian prison last week on a medical furlough says he is sick with symptoms of the coronavirus and is requesting a humanitarian evacuation to the United States for…
Gov. Baker extends school closures through end of April
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is ordering schools and non-emergency child care programs in Massachusetts to remain closed through the end of April as the state works to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Lawmakers approve bill addressing coronavirus Ohio impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mandatory state testing for schools would be ditched this year and Ohioans who didn't vote in the March 17 primary would have until April 28 to cast an absentee ballot under emergency legislat…
Trump's Easter goal in war on virus a nod to faith, business
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “beautiful” idea to reopen the U.S. economy by Easter Sunday and pack church pews that day was dreamed up during a conference call among business leaders desperate to get …
Few sheltered as California aims to help homeless amid virus
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Homeless outreach workers are passing out hand sanitizer, checking temperatures and pleading with people not to crowd together. But a week after California Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged thousands o…
Biden calls for 'meticulous oversight' of virus aid package
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate