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4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
Trump's defense shifts to not 'impeachable' even if true
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claim of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favors — even i…
Even with no major rival, Trump steps up early state effort
WASHINGTON (AP) — Move over, 2020 Democrats. President Donald Trump would like to remind voters that he, too, is on the ballot next week.
New Mexico could break its taboo on salaries for legislators
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico legislators could receive state salaries for the first time as the result of a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
Brain injuries in Iraq put attention on invisible war wounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The spotlight on brain injuries suffered by American troops in Iraq this month is an example of America's episodic attention to this invisible war wound, which has affected hundreds of thousands o…
Wary of irking China, Trump offers rosy take on virus threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had plenty to talk about during his latest big campaign rally, regaling a friendly crowd in New Jersey with his thoughts about impeachment, the economy, the border wall, loc…
On quid-pro-quo and witnesses: What senators asked at trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — There were questions about quid-pro-quos and whisteblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book.
Biden under pressure to prove he can thwart new GOP attacks
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — With five days until the Iowa caucuses, Joe Biden is fending off a new onslaught of GOP attacks over his son's business overseas and facing piling pressure to show Democratic voters he can h…
Venezuela's Maduro offers some diplomacy with Colombia
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Wednesday he is willing to mend broken diplomatic relations with neighboring Colombia by restoring consular services amid a standoff stemming from …
Kansas abortion measure advances in Tennessee plan's shadow
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas pushed a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the state constitution through the state Senate on Wednesday even as abortion rights advocates argued that it would le…
Highlights from Whitmer's 2nd State of the State address
Highlights from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's second annual State of the State address:
Trump defense: Ukraine 'quid pro quo' not impeachable
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a striking shift from President Donald Trump’s claim of “perfect” dealings with Ukraine, his defense asserted Wednesday at his Senate trial that a trade of U.S. military aid for political favor…
Trial highlights: Senators' questions launch pointed debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Finally playing an active role at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, senators posed written inquiries that led to pointed, back-and-forth debate Wednesday as Trump’s legal team and House …
Biden under pressure to prove he can handle Trump's attacks
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — With five days until the Iowa caucuses, Joe Biden is fending off a new onslaught of GOP attacks over his son's business overseas and facing piling pressure to show Democratic voters he can h…
Asked and answered? Senators have their say in Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — At last during the impeachment trial, they got to do what comes naturally in their native habitat: speak on the Senate floor.
Whitmer: 'No more waiting'; state to borrow $3.5B for roads
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that Michigan will borrow $3.5 billion to rebuild the state's deteriorating highways and bridges over five years, calling it a fiscally responsible mo…