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Falstad, Homesley outline approaches to election security, public trust
EPHRATA — As Election Day approaches, questions about election integrity, ballot security and public trust remain …
5 questions before the Democrats' South Carolina debate
Seven Democratic presidential hopefuls face off Tuesday night in South Carolina for the 10th Democratic debate. Five questions ahead of that forum:
Rep. Fred Upton announces he will seek 18th term in Congress
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Republican congressman Fred Upton announced Monday he will seek re-election to his Sixth Congressional District seat located in the southwest corner of the state.
Ex-Guatemala prosecutor granted asylum in U.S.
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala's former chief prosecutor said Monday she has been granted asylum in the United States, in the face of charges filed in her home country that she claims are retaliation for her anti-…
California lawmakers: eye limits on housing project fees
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In their latest bid to combat California’s affordable housing crisis, state lawmakers on Monday announced a package of bills to limit development fees that can add tens of thousands of dol…
Tennessee lawmakers look to change sex offender legislation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of a Tennesseestatute that made it a felony for sex offenders to live with their own young children has promptedmoves by the GOP-dominant …
US and SKorea may cut back military moves due to coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and South Korea are considering curtailing joint military exercises due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus, officials said Monday.
The Latest: Biden says Russians apparently support Sanders
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the
Senate narrowly passes bill requiring kids to buckle up
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Children under the age of 17 would be required to wear seat belts in vehicle back seats under a bill narrowly passed Monday by the Oklahoma Senate.
Matthews comment deepens Sanders rift with MSNBC
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Matthews' comparison of Bernie Sanders' victory in Nevada to the Nazi takeover of France has deepened discontent that the Democrat and his supporters feel toward MSNBC, the network that's usua…
Activists with assault rifles stir fears at Nebraska Capitol
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Some Nebraska lawmakers expressed shock and outrage Monday that gun owners were allowed to bring loaded, semi-automatic rifles into the state Capitol to protest bills that would have imposed ne…
Worried Democrats rush to slow front-runner Sanders
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Worried Democrats on Monday intensified their assault against the party's presidential front-runner, Bernie Sanders, as the Vermont senator marched toward South Carolina's weekend pr…
Missouri bill would restore ex-felons' right to vote sooner
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most former felons in Missouri who were convicted of nonviolent crimes would get their voting rights back sooner under proposals pitched Monday in a state Senate committee.
The Latest: Pence says Sanders is 'wrong about Cuba'
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the
Minnesota task force offers steps to reduce police shootings
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Law enforcement officers should get better training in de-escalation skills and in dealing with people experiencing mental health crises, a working group on reducing police-involved deadly fo…
Foreign leaders restrained in gifts to Trumps in 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign leaders appear to have scaled back their generosity when it comes to gifts given to President Donald Trump, his family and top officials.