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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…
Buttigieg's rocky record on race gets a closer look
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is facing a more intense spotlight on his past leadership on issues of race and policing as he tries to translate his strong showing in Iowa and New Hampshire into s…
Minnesota Democrats seek to free up election security funds
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House Democrats launched an attempt Thursday to prevent Republicans from blocking Secretary of State Steve Simon from spending $7.4 million in federal election security money, aimin…
While US worries about China, Europe stays focused on Russia
BRUSSELS (AP) — China and its increasingly sophisticated and far-flung military sit atop U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper's list of international security worries, but in Europe a bigger concern is closer to home:…
Arizona bill banning transgender girls from teams advances
PHOENIX (AP) — A bill to ban transgender girls and women from playing on spots teams that align with their gender identity is advancing in the Arizona Legislature.
German president marks Dresden bombing, warns of rising hate
DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — Germany's president called Thursday for his countrymen to stand up to extremism and nationalism, warning that hatred and a desire for authoritarianism are on the rise again in Europe, includ…
Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Trump says he might keep others from listening in on calls
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he might end the long-running practice of letting other administration officials listen in on presidential calls with foreign leaders. That's after Trump'…
Warren raised $6M since Iowa, hasn't discussed dropping out
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren says she's raised about $6 million from online donors since last week's first-in-the-nation caucuses, fueled by people who want to see her stay i…
Trump bringing back trusted aide Hope Hicks to White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's most trusted and longest-serving aides, is returning to the White House as the president works to surround himself with loyalists as his reelection camp…
Trump's Western swing to highlight Olympics, 2020 campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be briefed on preparations for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and raise millions for his reelection campaign next week as part of a three-day, four-state swing to Wes…
Turkmenistan's leader fires his longtime security chief
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan's autocratic president has fired his longtime security chief, a man widely seen as one of the most influential officials in the Central Asian nation.
Companies settle lawsuit alleging sex harassment of workers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque companies doing business under the name of Select Staffing will pay $199,500 to five female employees to settle a lawsuit that alleged the women were subjected to sexual harassm…
Lee defends Tennessee voucher program amid lawmaker concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday defended the rollout of his much-debated school voucher program and downplayed recent
Trump will attend NASCAR's Daytona 500 race in Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — Daytona International Speedway is going to be a little more crowded than usual for the annual Daytona 500 on Sunday.
Wisconsin moves ahead with later bar hours for convention
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wants to roll out the barrel into the early morning hours for people coming for the Democratic National Convention this summer.