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Homesley, Falstad share plans for growing county, auditors office
EPHRATA — As Grant County continues to grow, the county auditor's office is tasked with keeping pace with increasi…
What's Happening: Pandemic declared, Beijing quarantine
Russian lawmakers move to keep Putin in power past 2024
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday rapidly rubber-stamped sweeping constitutional changes that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036.
Scandal-scarred Virginia lawmaker now seeks justice reform
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Just a few years ago, Joe Morrissey's political career appeared to be over.
Ex-staffer appointed as Kansas Supreme Court's new justice
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday named an attorney who said he's similar in temperament to former Chief Justice Lawton Nuss to replace Nuss as a Kansas Supreme Court justice.
AP Exclusive: Inside massive DEA raid targeting drug cartel
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — In the darkness, the team suits up quietly, putting on their helmets and tactical gear. Federal agents lug battering rams, bolt cutters and heavy weaponry by foot up a hill on a residential Ca…
Supreme Court allows 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy to continue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court allows 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy to continue.
Federal authorities make hundreds of arrests nationwide targeting violent Mexican drug cartel
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — Federal authorities make hundreds of arrests nationwide targeting violent Mexican drug cartel.
Trump order expected on medical supplies amid virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to announce an executive order insisting on American-made medical supplies and pharmaceuticals in response to the
Bernie Sanders says he's moving ahead with his Dem campaign
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — While acknowledging his deficit in the Democratic race, Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he’s pressing ahead with his presidential campaign at least long enough to debate Joe Biden this weekend …
Mladic appeal hearing postponed due to scheduled surgery
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International judges on Wednesday postponed an appeal hearing for former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic against his convictions on charges including genocide because Mladic i…
DC health officials recommend canceling all mass gatherings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington health officials recommended on Wednesday that all “non-essential mass gatherings, including conferences and conventions,” be postponed or canceled through the end of March in light of …
Bernie Sanders to stay in Democratic presidential race, says he plans to appear at Sunday debate with Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders to stay in Democratic presidential race, says he plans to appear at Sunday debate with Biden.
Wisconsin voter purge case appealed to state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative law firm asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday to quickly overturn an appeals court ruling that stopped the
Indiana lawmakers aiming to wrap up this year's session
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are aiming to reach final agreements on numerous bills Wednesday during the expected final day of this year's legislative session.
World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic
GENEVA (AP) — World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.