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Several contested races on the primary ballot in Grant County
EPHRATA — Filing week for the August primary election closed Friday, leaving several contested races on the ballot…
AP sources: Iran threatens US Army post and top general
Iran has made threats against
In Kabul, Pentagon chief speaks of 'responsible end' to war
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, on his first visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, said Sunday that the Biden administration wants to see “a responsible end” to America's longest wa…
Biden aims to prevent border crossings from swamping agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is scrambling to manage a growing humanitarian and political challenge at the U.S.-Mexico border that threatens to overshadow its ambitious legislative agenda.
Biden administration tries to get control of border, story
WASHINGTON (AP) — As
Gun waiting periods rare in US states but more may be coming
Not long before the deadly Atlanta-area shootings spread fear and anger through
Republic of Congo polls open; candidate sick with COVID-19
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — Republic of Congo pressed ahead Sunday with an election in which President Denis Sassou N'Guesso is widely expected to extend his 36 years in power, while the leading oppositio…
Some states to seek gun waiting periods after shootings
Not long before the deadly Atlanta-area shootings spread fear and anger through
AP sources: Iran threatens US Army base and top general
Iran has made threats against
The Latest: Romania sets record for virus patients in ICUs
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began.
N. Korean diplomats leaving Malaysia after ties are severed
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — North Korean diplomats vacated their embassy in Malaysia and were expelled Sunday, after the two nations cut diplomatic relations in a spat over the extradition of a North Korean crimi…
New York Times: Current aide accuses Cuomo of sex harassment
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who currently works in the office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he looked down her shirt and made suggestive remarks to her and another aide, according to a newspaper report publish…
Republic of Congo candidate hospitalized with COVID-19
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — The leading opposition presidential candidate in Republic of Congo was receiving oxygen at a private hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19, a family member said, casting…
Battling bigness: Congress eyes action against monopolies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle against bigness is building. Whether it’s beer, banks or book publishing, lawmakers are targeting major industries they say have become so concentrated that they’re hurting competition,…
Biden is on his heels amid a migrant surge at Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) — Somehow, they didn’t see it coming.
'Speak out:' Biden, Harris decry racism during Atlanta visit
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris offered solace to Asian Americans and denounced the scourge of racism at times hidden “in plain sight” as they visited Atlanta, just days after a …