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January 30, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Judge blocks Trump rule to limit health studies in EPA regs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a last-minute rule issued by the Trump administration to limit what evidence the Environmental Protection Agency may consider as it regulates pollutants to protect public health.

January 30, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Journalists booted from Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall

ATLANTA (AP) — Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.

Opinions differ on bill limiting peace officers’ use of force
January 29, 2021 3:16 p.m.

Opinions differ on bill limiting peace officers’ use of force

Under House Bill 1310, a peace officer can exercise deadly force only as a last resort.

January 29, 2021 1:49 p.m.

Othello man booked on murder charges

An Othello man was booked into the Adams County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of removing or concealing a body.

January 29, 2021 1:27 p.m.

Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.

January 29, 2021 1:03 p.m.

FBI: Pipe bombs at RNC, DNC were planted night before riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two pipe bombs left at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees, discovered just before thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, were actually placed the night before, federal officials said Friday.

January 29, 2021 1:03 p.m.

Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House’s chief law enforcement officer is tightening security for traveling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in an era when threats against members were surging even before

January 29, 2021 12:03 p.m.

Judge blocks Trump rule to limit health studies in EPA regs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a last-minute rule issued by the Trump administration to limit what evidence the Environmental Protection Agency may consider as it regulates pollutants to protect public health.

January 29, 2021 10:06 a.m.

Ex-FBI lawyer given probation for Russia probe actions

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI lawyer was sentenced to probation on Friday for altering an email the Justice Department relied on in its surveillance of an aide to President Donald Trump during the Russia investigation.

January 29, 2021 9:27 a.m.

Constitutional ban on legal pot advances in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — As legal weed becomes a reality in every corner of the U.S., Idaho is putting up a fight.

January 29, 2021 9:27 a.m.

Moscow court puts Navalny's allies under house arrest

A Moscow court on Friday put the brother and several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest for two months as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the

January 29, 2021 9:27 a.m.

Putin signs extension of last Russia-US nuclear arms treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill extending the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States a week before the pact was due to expire.

January 29, 2021 9:03 a.m.

Constitutional ban on medical and recreational pot advances

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the legalization of marijuana in Idaho moved forward Friday as lawmakers in the conservative state try to halt the increasing acceptance of the drug nationwide.

January 29, 2021 8:59 a.m.

Othello man arrested on murder after at least one body found in car

An Othello man has been arrested for investigation of first-degree murder after at least one body was discovered in a car near Othello Thursday morning.

January 29, 2021 8:30 a.m.

Biden taking 'creative steps' to push for $1.9T aid plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are balking at the cost of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan — but the Biden team is trying to convince the country that the cost is a bargain compared to the potential damage to the world's largest economy.

January 29, 2021 7:03 a.m.

Capitol Police bolstering travel security for lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol Police are stepping up security at Washington-area transportation hubs and taking other steps to safeguard traveling lawmakers as Congress continues to react to this month's deadly assault on the Capitol.

January 29, 2021 7:03 a.m.

Moscow court mulls house arrest for Navalny's allies

A Moscow court on Friday considered a request to put several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the anti-corruption investigator.

January 29, 2021 2:03 a.m.

Biden faces scrutiny over reliance on executive orders

President Joe Biden and aides are showing touches of prickliness over growing scrutiny of his heavy reliance on

January 29, 2021 1 a.m.

House approves bill on emergency waivers for high school students

In a 85-11 vote, state representatives on Wednesday approved legislation, including a bill allowing school districts to provide emergency waivers for graduation requirements.

January 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Unincorporated Grant County building permits for Jan. 16-22

Jan. 16-22, 2021