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August 7, 2021 11:27 a.m.

Texas Democrats continue holdout, don’t show for new session

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats still refused to return to the state Capitol on Saturday as Gov. Greg Abbott began a third attempt at passing new election laws, prolonging a monthslong standoff that ramped up in July when dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left the state and hunkered down in Washington, D.C.

August 7, 2021 5:09 a.m.

Hochul moves into spotlight as scandal roils Cuomo's reign

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — As New York's lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul has spent years on the road as the friendly face of the administration, visiting the far-flung coffee shops and factory floors of each of the state's 62 counties for countless ribbon-cutting ceremonies and civic cheerleading events.

Lessons from a local: Tips for people new to the Basin on building garden beds
August 7, 2021 1 a.m.

Lessons from a local: Tips for people new to the Basin on building garden beds

For people who want to start a new garden and are new to the dry, sunny weather in the Columbia Basin, figuring out how to best help plants and flowers flourish is key.

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Lawmakers give Cuomo deadline in impeachment probe

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State lawmakers told Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday that their ongoing investigation of his conduct in office is almost done and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence as they moved toward what seemed like an increasingly inevitable impeachment battle.

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

US officials approve Florida-Seminole sports betting deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Federal officials approved a deal Friday that will allow the Seminole Tribe to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its seven Florida casinos, with the state potentially receiving $20 billion over the next 30 years.

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

US automakers pledge huge increase in electric vehicles

WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring the U.S. must “move fast” to win the world's carmaking future, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a commitment from the auto industry to produce electric vehicles for as much as half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade.

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Recreation at risk as Lake Powell dips to historic low

PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A thick, white band of newly exposed rock face stretches high above boaters’ heads at Lake Powell, creating a sharp contrast against the famous red desert terrain as their vessels weave through tight canyons that were once underwater.

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Cuomo investigation: What we know and what's next

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s monthslong fall from grace reached a nadir Tuesday, when

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden’s campaign promises

WINNFIELD, La. (AP) — Alexander Martinez says he fled from homophobia, government persecution and the notorious MS-13 gang in El Salvador only to run into abuse and harassment in America’s immigration detention system.

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

EXPLAINER: How Cuomo might be impeached, removed from office

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo,

August 7, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Aide who says Cuomo groped her files criminal complaint

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of

August 6, 2021 4:03 p.m.

US officials approve Florida-Seminole sports betting deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Federal officials approved a deal Friday that will allow the Seminole Tribe to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its seven Florida casinos, with the state potentially receiving $20 billion over the next 30 years.

August 6, 2021 2:06 p.m.

Aide who says Cuomo groped her files criminal complaint

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of

August 6, 2021 12:03 p.m.

Recreation at risk as Lake Powell dips to historic low

PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A thick, white band of newly exposed rock face stretches high above boaters’ heads at Lake Powell, creating a sharp contrast against the famous red desert terrain as their vessels weave through tight canyons that were once underwater.

August 6, 2021 9:03 a.m.

Sheriff: Aide who accused Cuomo files criminal complaint

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of

August 6, 2021 7:09 a.m.

US hiring surges in July, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%, another sign that the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s shutdown.

August 6, 2021 6:03 a.m.

US added 943,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate at 5.4%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring surged in July as American employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% another sign that the U.S. economy continues to bounce back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown.

August 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

Lawmakers give Cuomo deadline in impeachment probe

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State lawmakers told Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday that their ongoing investigation of his conduct in office is almost done and gave him a deadline of Aug. 13 to provide additional evidence as they moved toward what seemed like an increasingly inevitable impeachment battle.

August 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

US likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases and a shortage of available workers, the U.S. economy likely enjoyed a burst of job growth last month as it bounced back with surprising vigor from last year’s coronavirus shutdown.

August 6, 2021 12:06 a.m.

US automakers pledge huge increase in electric vehicles

WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring the U.S. must “move fast” to win the world's carmaking future, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a commitment from the auto industry to produce electric vehicles for as much as half of U.S. sales by the end of the decade.