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County to test election process ahead of vote
EPHRATA — As Grant County prepares for the Nov. 3 General Election, local election officials are inviting the publ…
Trump says Modi expects massive crowds during India visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that India Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expecting to turn out massive crowds for the president when he visits next week.
Turkish philanthropist detained in new case after acquittal
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish prosecutors detained a prominent philanthropist for alleged ties to a 2016 coup attempt Tuesday night, just hours after a court acquitted him on terrorism-related charges and ordered his rel…
Trump delivers on pledge for wealthy California farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoisting the spoils of victories in California’s hard-fought water wars, President Donald Trump is directing more of the state’s precious water to wealthy farmers and other agriculture interests w…
Wisconsin Assembly targets prescription drug prices
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A bipartisan measure designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs and ensure there's access to needed medicine in Wisconsin cleared the state Assembly on Tuesday, with lawmakers saying they…
Trump budget plan calls for $250M for Florida Everglades
SOUTH BAY, Fla. (AP) — Out here in western Palm Beach County, Lake Okeechobee meets vestiges of theFlorida Everglades and, more significantly, a vast sugar growing area that encompasses hundreds of square miles. Ov…
South Dakota legislators OK ban on plastics bans
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House approved a bill Tuesday to block towns and cities from banning plastic bags, cups and straws.
Indiana panel backs ban on drivers using handheld phones
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A proposal to ban drivers from using handheld cellphones on Indiana roads is advancing in the state Legislature.
Wisconsin voting website appears to be working again
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's primary election in Wisconsin (all times local):
West Virginia primary: 18 running for president, 12 for gov
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Voters in West Virginia’s May 12 primary will need some extra time to study the candidates before going to the ballot box.
Protests at Capitol ahead of expected riot boosting vote
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Native American groups opposed to the Keystone XL pipeline protested at the Capitol on Tuesday before an expected House vote on Gov. Kristi Noem's proposal for laws that punish people who “urge”…
Trump to visit South Carolina ahead of Democratic primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — He’s not competing in a primary in the state, but President Donald Trump is planning to make an appearance in South Carolina just before Democrats hold their primary election there.
New Mexico state senators back tuition-free college plan
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Revisions to New Mexico's budget plan released Tuesday would set aside money for the governor's tuition-free college initiative and dial back average teacher raises to 4% instead of 5% as orig…
Russia to ban entry of Chinese nationals to halt virus
BERLIN (AP) — Russia will temporarily ban Chinese nationals from entering the country due to the virus outbreak centered in China that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide, Russian authorities said Tuesda…
Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Tuesday it plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election.
Wisconsin tribal leader calls for action on opioids
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of the Forest County Potawatomi Community on Tuesday urged Wisconsin policy makers to work together to fight the scourge of opioid abuse that he said was hitting the state's native p…