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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…
EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb virus
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed Tuesday to immediately impose travel restrictions on most foreigners entering Europe for at least 30 days to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, and to set up fast…
Top lawmaker talks of ending Kentucky session next week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Setting out a potential legislative timetable amid the coronavirus outbreak, a top Kentucky lawmaker outlined a plan to pass priority bills with a goal of ending this year's session next week.
Putin orders Russian constitutional vote despite virus fears
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a vote on changes to the constitution which could allow him to extend his rule to be held next month as planned, but warned it could be delayed if t…
Evers orders bars, restaurants to close, limits gatherings
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a statewide ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, and closed all bars and restaurants except for delivery and pickup orders, more …
Pentagon says it will give 5 million respirators, 2,000 ventilators to Health and Human Services for virus response
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon says it will give 5 million respirators, 2,000 ventilators to Health and Human Services for virus response.
Russian author, political activist Limonov dies at 77
MOSCOW (AP) — Eduard Limonov, a Russian author and political activist known for his poignant and controversial writings, died on Tuesday. He was 77.
Belgium police probe suspicious vehicle near US Embassy
BRUSSELS (AP) — Brussels police said they were investigating a “suspicious vehicle" near the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday and they have a bomb squad on the way.
White House warning to millennials: Stay out of the bars
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scientific community's message to young Americans about the coronavirus got more pointed on Tuesday: Stay out of bars.
Flagstaff restricts restaurants, shutters other businesses
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Flagstaff restaurants will offer to-go service only, and bars, theaters, fitness centers and indoor recreation facilities will be closed starting Tuesday night, the city's mayor ordered in a…
Summers sworn in as state senator for south Georgia district
ATLANTA (AP) — A Cordele businessman has been sworn in to the state Senate representing a south Georgia district.
SC Senate OKs $45M to fight virus; debates emergency plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators Tuesday approved $45 million in emergency funding to fight the
Big turnout as Arizona voters pick between Biden, Sanders
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona opened election polls Tuesday for Democrats to pick a presidential candidate as the state deals with a public health crisis that has crippled parts of the nation— and as the number of returne…
Former GOP Rep. Richard Hanna, a moderate voice, dies at 69
BARNEVELD, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna, a moderate Republican from upstate New York who broke with his party in 2016 over supporting then-candidate Donald Trump, has died. He was 69.
The Latest: Illinois scrambles to find new polling places
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Governing in crisis: California's Newsom faces another test
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads through California, the restrictions placed on its 40 million residents have varied by county and community, the result of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's early d…