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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…
US, Ecuador talks at White House a first in nearly 2 decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno’s talks at the White House with President Donald Trump on Wednesday marked the first time in nearly two decades that a chief of state from the small South America…
NATO eyes boosting Iraq army training, still needs Iraq's OK
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO is ready to expand its military training effort in Iraq, the alliance’s top civilian official said Wednesday, but the Iraqi government is not yet ready to approve the move.
Trump expected to attend Daytona 500 race Sunday in Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — Daytona International Speedway is going to be a little more crowded than usual for the annual Daytona 500 on Sunday.
Wyoming lawmakers take up nursing-home water, nursing rules
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers are considering a bill that would change licensing requirements for staff at nursing homes while also requiring those facilities to provide hot water to all residents.
France probes financing around Maltese journalist's killing
France's national prosecutors' office opened a preliminary investigation Wednesday of shady French finance trails involving unnamed individuals who are suspected of a role in the killing of Maltese investigative jo…
White House tries to assure Congress over withheld money
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key White House figure in delaying aid to Ukraine last year reassured lawmakers Wednesday that the Trump administration realizes it is required under the law to spend money approved by Congress.
Italian Senate votes to lift right-wing leader's immunity
ROME (AP) — The Italian Senate voted by a large margin Wednesday to allow the prosecution of right-wing opposition leader Matteo Salvini for making 131 rescued migrants to remain on a coast guard vessel for days wh…
Lawmakers want Ivanka Trump's women's program to become law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two senators — one Republican and one Democrat — are leading a legislative effort to have a global women's initiative spearheaded by President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka written into law.
Wisconsin lawmakers scrap plan for new youth prisons
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans on the Legislature's finance committee on Wednesday rejected a plan to build new institutions to replace Wisconsin's troubled youth prison, saying the state doesn't have the money f…
Law firm to investigate complaints about Arizona lawmaker
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House of Representatives has hired a Phoenix law firm to investigate ethics complaints against Republican Rep. David Cook, House leaders announced on Wednesday.
Lawmakers approve 3 legal settlements under lame-duck laws
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature's budget committee approved three legal settlements Wednesday under Wisconsin's new lame-duck laws.
Iowa governor won't discuss center's sexual arousal research
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds wouldn't comment Wednesday on accusations made against state officials in a
Pennsylvania adds muscle to reviewing convictions for errors
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's top law enforcement office is starting a conviction integrity unit to review past convictions for mistakes that might result in them being overturned, officials said Wednesday.
Utah committee OKs bill requiring pornography warning labels
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A committee of Utah lawmakers has approved a bill that would require online and printed pornography to carry warning labels and subject companies that don't comply to possible fines of $2,500.
Report: Census Bureau at risk of not being ready for count
With the start of the 2020 census just a month away for most U.S. residents, the U.S. Census Bureau is behind in recruiting workers and establishing partnerships with civic groups, and it is at risk of missing so…