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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…
Safari Club will probe sale of captive-bred lion hunts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A trophy-hunting group says it has launched an ethics investigation following the release of undercover video showing vendors at its recent convention promoting trips to shoot captive-bred lions i…
Bernie Sanders pranked by Russians posing as Greta Thunberg
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian pranksters claim they called U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pretending to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and offered Thunberg's support to his campaign.
Alaska court allows recall group to begin next phase
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court agreed Friday to allow a group seeking to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy to begin a second signature-gathering phase while it weighs an appeal in the case.
Army: No investigation into Vindman
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said Friday there is no investigation into the Army officer who until last week worked at the White House National Security Council and was a key witness in the impeac…
1st Democratic debate after Super Tuesday slated for Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic presidential hopefuls will debate in Phoenix next month in their first meeting after the crucial Super Tuesday primaries that typically narrow the field of candidates, the Democratic Natio…
Names for Connecticut Democratic and GOP primaries released
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's secretary of the state announced Friday which candidates will appear on the ballot for the April 28 presidential primaries.
Maricopa supervisors appoint replacement county assessor
PHOENIX (AP) — The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Friday to appoint Gilbert Town Councilman Eddie Cook as county assessor to replace Paul Petersen, his indicted predecessor.
Iran: US killing of general was a miscalculation
MUNICH (AP) — The U.S. killing of a top Iranian general was a miscalculation that has had the effect of bolstering support in Iraq for the removal of American troops, a longtime goal of Tehran, Iran's foreign minis…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump didn't save the Philippines from IS
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump contended this week that the United States saved the entire Philippines from Islamic State terrorism. His assertion vastly overstated both the threat IS posed …
Feds probing how personal Medicare info gets to marketers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog is launching a nationwide probe into how marketers may be getting seniors’ personal Medicare information aided by apparent misuse of a government system, officials said Frida…
Gunmen kill at least 21 in central Mali village
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Gunmen killed at least 21 people early Friday in central Mali in a village that suffered a massive attack last year, the government said.
Justice Department declines to prosecute former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department declines to prosecute former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
Official says US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement
MUNICH (AP) — The United States and the Taliban have reached agreement on a temporary truce that will take effect in the coming days and, if successfully completed, will lead to a formal cease-fire, the start of pe…
Austria's Kurz: German conservatives right to shun far-right
MUNICH (AP) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who led a coalition with a far-right party in his first term, on Friday endorsed his German conservative counterparts' refusal to cooperate with the far-right Alter…
Wisconsin Republicans propose $250 million income tax cut
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Income taxes would be cut by an average of $106 for a majority of tax filers in Wisconsin under a Republican proposal unveiled Friday that lawmakers plan to vote on next week and quickly send t…