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Minnesota House considers $1.4B public works borrowing bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota House reconvened Wednesday for what could be its last chance to pass a $1.37 billion public works construction borrowing package this year, with leaders of the Democratic majority gambling that they could pick up at least six Republican votes that are needed for final approval.
NATO chief rules out rushed, early exit from Afghanistan
BRUSSELS (AP) — As rising violence threatens to derail Afghan peace talks, the head of NATO said Wednesday that the military alliance will not leave Afghanistan until security conditions allow, even as some U.S. troops might be hoping to be back home in time for Christmas.
UK government under pressure for COVID-19 strategy
LONDON (AP) — The British government is sticking to its strategy of tiered, regional restrictions to combat COVID-19 amid mounting political and scientific pressure for stronger nationwide measures to prevent the coronavirus pandemic from spiraling out of control.
Ex-Mexican defense secretary is denied bail on drug charges
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge denied bail to Mexico's former defense secretary on Tuesday on charges of helping a Mexican cartel smuggle drugs to the United States in exchange for bribes, casting aside an argument that the retired general wouldn't flee because he was determined to exonerate himself.
After outrage, Indian brand pulls ad with interfaith couple
NEW DELHI (AP) — The advertisement by the popular Indian jewelry brand featured a Muslim man and his Hindu wife preparing for a Hindu-style baby shower. Its tagline read: “A beautiful confluence of two different religions, traditions and cultures.”
Wells Fargo posts $2 billion profit in 3Q, reversing 2Q loss
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Wells Fargo says it earned $2 billion in the third quarter, less than half of what it made in the same period last year but a significant improvement from this year's second quarter, when it posted a loss as the coronavirus swept through the U.S.
NY judge: Postal service must timely process election mail
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service must live up to its responsibilities to timely process election mail by treating it as a priority, a New York judge ordered on Monday, adding that the agency's workers should be permitted to make extra deliveries and work overtime near the November presidential election.
US denies sending American accused of spying in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday rejected claims that the government sent an American citizen to Venezuela where he’s been charged with plotting terrorist attacks and labeled a spy.
Trump aims to boost rural turnout in critical Wisconsin
MOSINEE, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump is aiming to boost enthusiasm among rural Wisconsin voters Thursday, looking to repeat his path to victory four years ago.
Moses Lake Public Library prepares to welcome back patrons
The staff of Moses Lake Public Library is preparing to reopen the doors to the public on Monday, Nov. 2.
Review: Why small farms need a reordering of our society
“A Small Farm Future: Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies, Self-Provisioning Agricultural Diversity and a Shared Earth,” by Chris Smaje (Chelsea Green)
Judge stops Election Day gun ban near Michigan polling sites
DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Tuesday blocked a
Review: Why small farms need a reordering of our society
“A Small Farm Future: Making the Case for a Society Built Around Local Economies, Self-Provisioning Agricultural Diversity and a Shared Earth,” by Chris Smaje (Chelsea Green)
Tight congressional races draw voters’ attention in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Three competitive U.S. House races vied for Virginia voters' attention Tuesday along with the presidential race and a U.S. Senate seat.
Democrat seeks reelection in SC's costliest US House race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Election Day has arrived for the most expensive U.S. House race in South Carolina history as Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham tries to hold on to the seat he managed to flip from Republicans in 2018.
Ivory Coast's Soro calls on military to disobey president
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Prominent dissident Guillaume Soro, a former prime minister who was blocked from running in Ivory Coast's presidential election, called Wednesday on the country's military to disobey President Alassane Ouattara after he was allowed to win a controversial third term.
Poles hold 'constructive' talks on domestic violence treaty
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Experts from Europe's leading human rights body said Friday that they have held “constructive” talks with Polish authorities on a landmark treaty aimed at protecting women and girls from violence.
Twitter tightens limits on candidates ahead of US election
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
UN: Climate change means more weather disasters every year
GENEVA (AP) — In the wake of heat waves, global warming, forest fires, storms, droughts and a rising number of hurricanes, the U.N. weather agency warned Tuesday that the number of people who need international humanitarian help could rise 50% by 2030 compared to the 108 million who needed it worldwide in 2018.
Michelle Obama, LeBron James team to help boost early voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to sponsor events in major U.S. cities starting next week to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.