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Sheriff’s race Q&A part 2: candidates confront criticism
EPHRATA — As the race for Grant County sheriff heads toward the Nov. 3 general election, candidates Joey Kriete an…
US pausing movement of troops into Afghanistan, quarantining 1,500 new arrivals to country due to virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — US pausing movement of troops into Afghanistan, quarantining 1,500 new arrivals to country due to virus.
Prisons work to set up video chats for inmates, families
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's prisons are working to set up video conferences between inmates and family members now that visits have been suspended in an effort to keep the coronavirus from spreading to pe…
Legislature screens members as Florida grapples with virus
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature is doing away with some final day traditions and adding new requirements because of the coronavirus pandemic. Lawmakers will undergo health screenings that include a…
AP-NORC poll: Coronavirus concern now surpasses that of flu
CHICAGO (AP) — A
Maryland lawmakers approve coronavirus bill, adjourn early
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly on Wednesday adjourned early for the first time since the Civil War, after passing emergency legislation and setting aside millions of dollars to enable the gover…
European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says he has tested positive for COVID-19
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Germany bans anti-Semitic group, raids homes
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities conducted raids in 10 German states Thursday at premises linked to a group accused of pursuing a mix of anti-government and racist ideology.
AP PHOTOS: Virus revives demand for traditional French soap
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Amid the rapid spread of the new coronavirus across Europe, the hallmark Marseille tradition of soap-making is enjoying a renaissance, as the French rediscover an essential local product.
AP Delegate Count,100
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AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 3rd Add,400
Burke +- Castro +- De La Fuent +- Delaney +-
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 1st Add,400
Buttigieg +- Klobuchar +- Gabbard +- Bennet +-
States suspending standardized tests as schools close
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Closing schools to combat the spread of the coronavirus is having a sweeping impact on an annual rite of spring: the standardized tests that are dreaded by millions of students and teachers ali…
AP Deleg Count-Dem States, 6th Add,400
Kraus +- Krichevsky +- Moroz +- Patrick +-
Alaska House falls short on votes for budget bill funding
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House failed to get sufficient support Wednesday to fully fund legislation that includes additional aid to help the state respond to coronavirus concerns.
State to spend $150 million to protect homeless from virus
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As worries about the spread of the coronavirus confine millions of Californians to their homes, concern is growing about those who have no homes in which to shelter.