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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…
After G-7, Biden says he's reestablishing US credibility
NEWQUAY, England (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday said the United States had restored its presence on the world stage as he used his first overseas trip since taking office to connect with a new generation of l…
The Latest: Biden hints he could change Trump-era tariffs
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The Latest: Biden lauds G7, heads to Brussels for NATO talks
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The Latest: G-7 favors global minimum tax on multinationals
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Swiss narrowly reject tax hike to fight climate change
GENEVA (AP) — Exit polls on Sunday indicated that Swiss voters appear to have narrowly rejected a proposed “carbon dioxide law” that would have hiked fees and taxes on fuels that produce greenhouse gases.
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine d…
G-7 leaders agree to end support for unabated coal power
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Group of Seven nations have agreed to end direct government support for unabated coal power generation, or the use of coal without technology…
GOP ramps up misleading attack on Democrats' policing policy
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — When Minnesota Republican Tyler Kistner announced his candidacy for the U.S. House in April, he asked voters to ponder two questions: “What America will we leave for our children?" and "Will…
Odds of settling US-EU trade rifts? Hope may outrun progress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has vowed to mend America’s trade relations with its European allies, which were stretched to the breaking point by President Donald Trump’s mercurial behavior, combative polic…
At an arms control crossroads, Biden and Putin face choices
WASHINGTON (AP) — At a low point in U.S.-Russian relations, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to agree broadly on at least one thing — their first face-to-face meeting Wednesday is a c…
The Latest: IMF chief: 1 billion vaccine doses only a start
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Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
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Britain calls EU view of N Ireland offensive in Brexit spat
FALMOUTH, England (AP) — Britain accused European Union leaders on Sunday of holding the “offensive” view that Northern Ireland is not fully part of the United Kingdom, as Brexit cast a shadow over the Group of Sev…
The Latest: Locals surprised as Bidens attend Sunday service
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The Latest: UK Brexit border tensions intrude on G-7 summit
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