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Adams County Sheriff’s candidates talk retention, AC Jail at Othello forum
OTHELLO — Recruiting and retaining staff and continuing work on the Adams County Jail were among the questions fie…
Israel OKs contentious Jerusalem march, weeks after war
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's new government on Monday approved a contentious parade by Israeli nationalists through Palestinian areas around Jerusalem's Old City, setting the stage for possible renewed confrontations …
The Latest: Easing of COVID restrictions delayed in England
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks until July 19 as a result of the spread of the delta…
US, Russia envoys discuss Iran nuclear deal ahead of summit
VIENNA (AP) — Delegations from Russia and the United States involved in nuclear negotiations with Iran held talks in Vienna on Monday, two days ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian…
The Latest: Biden says 'very good' talks with Turk president
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Reality Winner, NSA contractor in leak case, out of prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former government contractor who was given the longest federal prison sentence imposed for leaks to the news media has been released from prison to home confinement, a person familiar with the m…
Cabinet secretaries launch roadshow to sell the Biden plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marty Walsh remembers what it was like when a Cabinet secretary would come to town.
The Latest: Macron downplays NATO wording on China
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The Latest: Vermont lifts remaining COVID-19 restrictions
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on Monday lifted all remaining COVID-19 restrictions after the state reached the milestone of 80% of eligible residents getting at least one dose of the vaccine.
New Israeli coalition starts work; Netanyahu vows to oust it
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new governing coalition promised to reach out to neglected foreign allies as well as to heal divisiveness at home after securing a razor-thin margin to oust Benjamin Netanyahu. But the lon…
The Latest: NATO: China is a constant security challenge
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Ukraine leader fears US-Russia summit won't produce results
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president says he's concerned that this week’s US-Russia summit will not produce concrete results and will leave his country in an uncertain position.
The Latest: Cyprus bans entry to recent India travelers
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus has banned entry of anyone who has been to or passed through India in the previous two weeks of travelling to thwart the spread of the Indian variant of COVID-19.
NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO leaders on Monday declared China a constant security challenge and said the Chinese are working to undermine global order, a message in sync with President Joe Biden’s efforts to get allies to …
US Catholic bishops meet amid divisions on Communion policy
When U.S. Catholic bishops convene virtually for a national meeting Wednesday, they will be divided ideologically as well as physically. They’re split over whether to press ahead with an initiative that could — at …
Biden reaffirms US 'sacred' commitment to NATO alliance
BRUSSELS (AP) — President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to NATO on Monday as leading members declared it a pivotal moment for an alliance beleaguered during the presidency of Donald Trump, who questioned…