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Adams County ballot features competitive federal, state and local races
RITZVILLE — Filing week has closed in Adams County, and voters will see a crowded and competitive ballot in the 20…
Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to curb social media pl…
Myanmar police raid housing for striking railway workers
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar security forces on Wednesday raided a neighborhood in the country’s largest city that houses state railway workers who have gone on strike to protest last month’s military coup.
US narrows in on organized extremists in Capitol siege probe
As members of the Oath Keepers paramilitary group shouldered their way through the mob and up the steps to the U.S. Capitol, their plans for Jan. 6 were clear, authorities say. “Arrest this assembly, we have probab…
Legislation on Billy Frank Jr. statue passes Washington House
House Bill 1372 passed in a 92-5 vote Monday.
Wide resistance to vaccines plagues Ukraine's COVID-19 fight
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After receiving its first shipment of coronavirus vaccine, Ukraine found itself in a new struggle against the pandemic — persuading its widely reluctant people to get the shot.
Trump, RNC clash over using his name in fundraising
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican National Committee is defending its right to use former President Donald Trump's name in fundraising appeals after he demanded they put an end to the practice.
Meghan’s racism claims come as no surprise to Black Britons
LONDON (AP) — Explosive allegations by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex that she faced racist attitudes from both the palace and the U.K. press have sent ripples of shock around the world. But they came as no surprise to …
With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Joe Biden on the verge of his first big legislative victory, a key moderate Democrat says he's open to changing Senate rules that could allow for more party-line votes to push throu…
US and South Korea agree on new cost-sharing deal for troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and South Korea have reached agreement in principle on a new arrangement for sharing the cost of the American troop presence, which is intended as a bulwark against the threat of…
Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic
WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of
At least 20 dead, 600 wounded in Equatorial Guinea blasts
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others on Sunday, authorities said.
Maine Legislature to convene at civic center this week
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature will once again meet at an more accommodating public space this week in an attempt to limit spread of the coronavirus.
Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to r…
GOP Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri won't seek reelection in 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri said Monday he will not seek reelection, making him the fifth Republican in the Senate to bow out rather than seek another term in a party searching for direction aft…
Hogan eases COVID-19 restrictions on Maryland businesses
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland will ease restrictions on restaurants and other businesses later this week, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, citing improving COVID-19 health metrics and increasing vaccinations.