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Martinez, Thompson emphasize affordability, local control in 13th District forum
EPHRATA — Republican candidates Deanna Martinez and Joshua Thompson discussed affordability, housing, water and go…
The Latest: Montana governor tests positive for COVID-19
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has tested positive for COVID-19 a few days after receiving his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
The Latest: California to resume indoor events on April 15
SAN FRANCISCO — California will allow professional sports and other indoor events to resume April 15.
The Latest: Louisiana overpaid $405M in pandemic jobless aid
NEW ORLEANS — The Legislative Auditor’s Office in Louisiana says the state labor department sent more than $405 million in state and federal unemployment insurance benefits to people who don’t appear to have been e…
Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, summoning public support to push past the Republicans lining up against t…
Faith leaders call for elimination of Senate filibuster
A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legisl…
Labor board says Amazon illegally fired outspoken workers
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board has found that two outspoken Amazon workers were illegally fired last year.
Biden summons public support as GOP bucks infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, summoning public support to push past the Republicans lining up against t…
The Latest: CDC says schools don't need daily disinfection
NEW YORK — The nation’s top health agency is no longer recommending daily disinfection of schools to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The Latest: Ex-diplomat named as US Global COVID coordinator
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed a former veteran diplomat and humanitarian aid chief to be a special envoy for U.S. coronavirus vaccine and prevention efforts.
After new law, McConnell warns CEOs: 'Stay out of politics'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it's a “big lie” to call the
Yellen calls for minimum global corporate income tax
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday urged the adoption of a minimum global corporate income tax, an effort to at least partially offset any disadvantages that might arise from the Biden…
Abbott won’t throw pitch, rebuffing MLB voting-rights stance
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that he wouldn’t throw the ceremonial first pitch as planned at the Texas Rangers’ home opener — the latest jab in a fight that’s pushing corporate America in…
Gaetz says he won't resign over 'false' sex allegations
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The Latest: Illinois outbreak traced to indoor event at bar
CHICAGO — An indoor event at a rural Illinois bar led to 46 cases of COVID-19, a school closure and one resident of a long-term care facility being hospitalized.
George Floyd death leads states to require cops to intervene
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — When a police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd in Minneapolis, other officers at the scene didn't intervene, even while Floyd said he couldn't breathe and stopped moving.