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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 …
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Capitol Watch: Cuomo pushes for action on vaping, sick leave
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — NewYork’s governor is urging lawmakers to act swiftly on banning flavored electronic cigarettes and requiring paid sick leave.
Looking to Nevada, will Dems avoid mistakes of Iowa?
Nevada Democrats are hoping to avoid a repeat of the
Nevada Democrats skirt chaos that plagued Iowa caucuses
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After the chaos of the Iowa caucuses, Democrats were desperate to avoid another fiasco in Nevada. And early indications Saturday were that they succeeded.
New Mexico GOP hopefuls launch early ads for US House seat
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (AP) — Sitting in a small bakery in central New Mexico, oil executive Claire Chase listened to Republican voters ask her about her stances on gun control, religion and taxes. But one voter wanted to…
Bernie Sanders wins Democratic presidential caucuses in Nevada, cementing front-runner status
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders wins Democratic presidential caucuses in Nevada, cementing front-runner status.
Togo election could see president extend family's long rule
LOME, Togo (AP) — The West African nation of Togo held a presidential election Saturday that was expected to result in the incumbent winning a fourth term despite years of calls by the political opposition for new …
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BULLETIN (AP) — Bernie Sanders, Dem, nominated President, Nevada.
AP Exclusive: DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel
MIAMI (AP) — A once-standout U.S. federal narcotics agent known for spending lavishly on luxury cars and Tiffany jewelry has been arrested on charges of conspiring to launder money with the same Colombian drug cart…
Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee
HONOLULU (AP) — Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.
Arkansas candidate's political ties targeted in court race
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court is technically nonpartisan, but the close ties of one of the two main candidates to the state Republican Party — she's married to its leade…
Sanders on top: Key takeaways from the Nevada caucuses
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses, heartening his supporters and stoking alarm among moderates who fear he is too liberal and would lose to President Donald Trump.
US drops plan to sell leases near famed Utah bike trail
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials have dropped plans to sell energy leases in a popular Utah recreational area that's renowned for its mountain biking trails.
German state lawmakers at center of uproar agree on governor
BERLIN (AP) — State lawmakers in eastern Germany agreed on a way to vote in a new state government without the support of a far-right party, avoiding a repeat of a decision earlier this month that caused a politica…
Six questions before the Nevada caucus
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada caucus, the third contest in the Democratic presidential race, is Saturday. Here are six questions going into that fateful vote.