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Fourth Congressional District candidates share immigration policy opinions
MOSES LAKE — Eleven candidates are running in the primary election for Washington’s 4th Congressional District. Al…
China reduces elected seats in Hong Kong legislature
BEIJING (AP) — China has sharply reduced the number of directly elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature in a setback for the democracy movement. The changes were announced Tuesday after a two-day meeting of China’…
Trump's heir? Pence reemerges, lays groundwork for 2024 run
WASHINGTON (AP) — When former President Donald Trump was asked to list those he considers the future leaders of the Republican Party, he quickly rattled off a list of names, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and …
Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or res…
The Latest: Trump blasts Fauci and Birx as 'self-promoters'
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is slamming two of his most prominent coronavirus advisers. He says Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx are “two self-promoters trying to reinvent history.”
South Dakota governor kills transgender bill, but orders ban
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday killed a bill that would have banned transgender women and girls from female sports, then later issued weaker executive orders that include restrictions b…
The Latest: Feds shift focus of Native American vaccinations
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Indian Health Service is shifting its vaccine distribution system to target individual hospitals and clinics with high demand for shots and tapering off supplies to vaccination hubs where most …
AP PHOTOS: For migrants at border, both opportunity and risk
For many Americans, the scenes unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico border are visceral and jarring. A 7-year old girl from Honduras walking in the darkness to keep up with strangers she met on the perilous journey from no…
Georgia's new GOP election law draws criticism, lawsuits
ATLANTA (AP) — Critics of Georgia's new Republican-backed election law issued fresh calls Monday to boycott some of the state’s largest businesses for not speaking out more forcefully against the law, a day after a…
The Latest: Kansas considers relief fund for businesses
TOPEKA, Kan. — State legislators in Kansas are working on a plan for setting aside potentially several hundred million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds to pay businesses harmed by restrictions aimed at slow…
The Latest: Georgia gov. to further ease virus restrictions
ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor says he plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions in the state.
US eyes additional UN action on N. Korea after missile tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
The Latest: Colorado to offer vaccine to those 16+ on Friday
DENVER — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has announced that residents over age 16 will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Friday.
The Latest: Spain encourages safety measures amid Holy Week
MADRID — With the number of new COVID-19 cases in Spain creeping higher, officials are urging people to prevent the pandemic from surging out of control by complying with restrictions on movements and gatherings ov…
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who have fallen behind on rent during
Biden boosts offshore wind energy, wants to power 10M homes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast, saying Monday it is taking initial steps toward approving a huge wind farm off the New Jersey coas…