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Fifth Congressional District candidates discuss their qualifications
SPOKANE — Six of the 12 candidates running for the Fifth Congressional District seat detailed some of their qualif…
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.
Emails: FBI was looking for gold at Pennsylvania dig site
Go for the gold? The U.S. government went for it.
RNC maintains right to use Trump's 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.
Arkansas bill on trans athletes in female sports advances
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas Senate panel on Monday advanced legislation banning transgender girls and women athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite supporters sayin…
COVID bill to deliver big health insurance savings for many
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several million people stand to save hundreds of dollars in health insurance costs, or more, under the Democratic coronavirus relief legislation on track to pass Congress.
Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 9 chosen for Women's HOF
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama and soccer star Mia Hamm have been chosen for the National Women's Hall of Fame as part of a Class of 2021 announced Monday that also includes former Pepsi…
US offers residency to Venezuelans and will review sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it is offering temporary legal residency to several hundred thousand Venezuelans who fled their country’s economic collapse and will review U.S. sanctions inte…
Germany looks to AstraZeneca shot to boost vaccine rollout
BERLIN (AP) — Eager to deliver hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses that have been piling up, Germany has begun ramping up its use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine after authorities said it could be safely …
High court revives ex-student's suit against Georgia college
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reviving a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature on campus.
Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday reversed a policy imposed under former President Donald Trump that drastically weakened the government's power to enforce a century-old law that protects mo…
High court revives ex-student's suit on religious literature
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reviving a lawsuit brought by a Georgia college student who sued school officials after being prevented from distributing Christian literature on campus, but was only seeking …
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials.
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…
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.
Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after much prayer and belief that …