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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…
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…
Alaska announces new virus cases, most of them in Anchorage
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State officials on Wednesday announced the number of reported coronavirus cases in Alaska had grown to 59.
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…
Some Nevada shelters close, sheriff reports no virus cases
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 524-bed Las Vegas homeless shelter closed and health officials began screening untold numbers of people who used it and a nearby city relief facility, after a homeless person was diagnosed with t…
Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments in Dunleavy recall case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Allegations made against Gov. Mike Dunleavy by those seeking to recall him from office are insufficient or fail to show his actions caused any harm, an attorney for the state Division of Elect…
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.
Kosovo eyes early elections after government voted down
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s government fell Wednesday after only 50 days in power, losing a no-confidence vote initiated by the junior governing coalition partner following disagreements with the prime ministe…
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…
Sheriff: Suspect with virus released; no cases in Vegas jail
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Clark County jail detainee who was in custody for about 11 days was released to a hospital and tested positive for the new coronavirus, Sheriff Joe Lombardo said Wednesday while declaring that th…
Health officials: SC COVID-19 cases may reach 8,000 by May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two Republicans in the South Carolina House have joined a growing call for Gov. Henry McMaster to issue a stay at home order to fight
Beshear reports 5th virus-related death in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear reported the fifth Kentucky death linked to coronavirus Wednesday as total statewide cases during the
Family of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson says US officials have concluded he has died in custody of Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Family of retired FBI agent Robert Levinson says US officials have concluded he has died in custody of Iran.
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
Heath officials: SC COVID-19 cases may reach 8,000 by May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two Republicans in the South Carolina House have joined a growing call for Gov. Henry McMaster to issue a stay at home order to fight
Virus bill sends $400 million to help states with elections
ATLANTA (AP) — States could receive $400 million in federal funds to help them navigate the significant disruption to U.S. elections caused by the coronavirus outbreak, which has prompted officials in at least 20 s…