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AARP Forum aimed to help voters navigate key issues
RICHLAND — With Washington's 4th Congressional District preparing to elect a new representative for the first time…
2020 Democratic candidates vow unity, but conflict escalates
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidates have spent weeks reassuring voters they can unify the party, avoid the divisions that plagued the 2016 primary and defeat President Donald Trump in the fal…
Brazil prosecutors charge Vale, individuals in dam disaster
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors filed charges Tuesday against mining giant Vale, its German auditor Tuv Sud and 16 individuals alleging intentional homicide and environmental crimes in connection with a…
Wisconsin lawmakers approve firefighting foam restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans signed off Tuesday on a bill that would impose new restrictions on firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals in the hopes of reducing soil and water contamination, despi…
Biden widens Black Caucus support after Harris, Booker exits
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continued to run up his advantage among black political leaders Tuesday, with four Congressional Black Caucus members announcing their support, in…
Budget fallout leads to Alaska Senate committee shakeup
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The first day of the legislative session Tuesday featured fallout from a budget vote last year, as the Alaska Senate shook up its committees and some conservative members cried foul.
Judge deals blow to woman charged for being topless at home
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A judge refused to overturn part of Utah’s lewdness law Tuesday in a blow to a woman who's fighting criminal charges after her stepchildren saw her topless in her own home.
Supreme Court rejects fast-track review of health care suit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court refused Tuesday to consider a fast-track review of a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law, making it highly unlikely that the justices would decide the case befor…
Dispute over rules erupts on impeachment's first full day
WASHINGTON (AP) — A rancorous dispute over rules marked
SD House committee to weigh transgender treatment for minors
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota House committee will hear arguments Wednesday on a controversial bill that would prosecute doctors who treat minors to help them change their gender.
After tweaks, Trump trial format will be similar to Clinton
WASHINGTON (AP) — After some last-minute tweaks on Tuesday, the proposed rules for President Donald
Cuomo budget proposal calls for Medicaid savings, pot sales
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a $178 billion state budget proposal Tuesday that hinges on a plan to launch a team tasked with reining in the nation's largest Medicaid program.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers to lay out agenda in 2nd State of State
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will lay out his policy agenda and goals for the year in his second State of the State speech to lawmakers on Wednesday, a wish list sure to include some bipartisan me…
Budget fallout leads to Alaska Senate committee shakeup
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The first day of the legislative session Tuesday featured fallout from a budget vote last year, as the Alaska Senate shook up its committees and some conservative members cried foul.
GOP right looks to put own mark on Kansas Medicaid expansion
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Republican lawmakers are looking to modify
More US troops under medical evaluation after missile attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Additional U.S. troops have been flown out of Iraq for closer evaluation of potential concussion injuries from the Iranian missile attack of Jan. 8, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday.