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February 12, 2020 4:05 p.m.

Virginia woman accused of abducting 4 kids found in Indiana

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (AP) — A Virginia woman accused of abducting her four children and leading authorities on a nationwide chase for several months was taken into custody Wednesday morning in Indiana, authorities said.

October 14, 2020 10:27 a.m.

Anchorage mayor resigns after acknowledging relationship

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The mayor of Alaska’s largest city submitted his resignation, four days after an anchorwoman at a local television station threatened to report he had posted nude photos of himself on a website.

October 28, 2020 9:06 a.m.

The Latest: Biden gets COVID-19 briefing from health experts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

August 26, 2020 4:27 p.m.

Mexican army to investigate soldiers in border deaths

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Defense Department said Wednesday it will investigate about two dozen soldiers who took part in border gun battle caught on a videotape in which a voice can be heard saying “kill him” after the confrontation was over.

March 15, 2021 1:03 a.m.

Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians rallied in the capital and other cities Monday demanding justice for women and calling out misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures as the government reels from two rape allegations.

March 16, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians rallied in the capital and other cities Monday demanding justice for women and calling out misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures as the government reels from two rape allegations.

March 17, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians rallied in the capital and other cities Monday demanding justice for women and calling out misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures as the government reels from two rape allegations.

June 4, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Trump heads to rural Maine but won't escape demonstrators

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine’s Democratic governor is urging President Donald Trump to watch his tone during a visit to the state Friday to showcase a company that makes specialized swabs for coronavirus testing.

ML Council delays discussion of homeless site purchase, talks new PD
March 15, 2023 4:45 p.m.

ML Council delays discussion of homeless site purchase, talks new PD

MOSES LAKE -- The Moses Lake City Council met for nearly four hours Tuesday and failed to discuss all of the items on the council agenda, including selecting a new site for the city's sleep center for the homeless...

Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session
December 8, 2025 4:58 p.m.

Ban on police face coverings pitched ahead of WA’s 2026 legislative session

California in September became the first state to ban law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings, in response to immigration raids where federal agents wore masks. The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state over the prohibition last month. Democratic lawmakers here in Washington are now planning similar legislation. Washington’s proposal, spearheaded by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, and Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, resembles California’s law. The Trump administration says the California policy jeopardizes the safety of federal officers, including those from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and is unconstitutional because it tries to regulate federal activities.

November 6, 2020 1:06 p.m.

The Latest: WVa Gov. Justice, staff tested for coronavirus

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his staff are being tested for the coronavirus after a staffer in the capitol building tested positive on Friday.

June 1, 2020 5:27 p.m.

The Latest: Boxer Mayweather set to pay for Floyd’s funeral

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 4, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Thousands protest across from Lafayette Park

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 2, 2020 4:03 p.m.

The Latest: Thousands protest across from Lafayette Park

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

June 3, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: Thousands protest across from Lafayette Park

The Latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

July 28, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Portland protest groups sue US over tear gas, rubber bullets

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two groups protesting U.S. agents sent to Portland by President Donald Trump to tamp down demonstrations outside a federal courthouse have sued the Department of Homeland Security, alleging it violated the Constitution by sending federal law enforcement to disperse crowds with tear gas and rubber bullets.

June 27, 2020 6:03 a.m.

Once again, Congress unable to act during national trauma

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a moment, Congress had a chance to act on a policing overhaul, mobilized by a national trauma and overwhelming public support. Those efforts have stalled now and seem unlikely to be revived in an election year.

June 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Once again, Congress unable to act during national trauma

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a moment, Congress had a chance to act on a policing overhaul, mobilized by a national trauma and overwhelming public support. Those efforts have stalled now and seem unlikely to be revived in an election year.

August 10, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested, newsroom searched

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting media tycoon Jimmy Lai, searching the headquarters of his Next Digital group and carting away boxes of what they said was evidence.

April 10, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Northern Ireland leaders seek calm after violence escalates

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Authorities in Northern Ireland sought to restore calm Thursday after Protestant and Catholic youths in Belfast hurled bricks, fireworks and gasoline bombs at police and each other. It was the worst mayhem in a week of street violence in the region, where Britain’s exit from the European Union has unsettled an uneasy political balance.