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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleg…
Klobuchar says husband hospitalized with coronavirus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Monday that her husband, John Bessler, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Steve LaTart in Minnesota is thinking of installing a space heater in his basement to recreate the atmosphere of his hot yoga clas…
Presidents in health crises: Trump more hands-on than many
WASHINGTON (AP) — Woodrow Wilson was more focused on the end of World War I than a flu virus that was making its way around the globe, ultimately sickening hun…
Merkel negative in 1st virus test; more to be done
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said Monday that the German leader has tested negative for the new coronavirus.
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Amnesty International says Thai military abuses conscripts
BANGKOK (AP) — The human rights group Amnesty International says many new conscripts in Thailand's military are physically, sexually and mentally abused, with …
Gianforte's fundraising reaches $1.8M, plus loans of $550k
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte is leading the way in fundraising among Montana's five candidates for governor.
Ex-Scottish leader Alex Salmond acquitted of all sex-crime charges, including one of intent to rape, in Edinburgh court
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Ex-Scottish leader Alex Salmond acquitted of all sex-crime charges, including one of intent to rape, in Edinburgh court.
Supreme Court rules states can bar insanity defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can prevent criminal defendants from pleading insanity without violating their constitutional righ…
Survey eyes internet access, cell service on Navajo Nation
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Navajo Nation residents are being asked to fill out a survey about internet access and cellular service on tribal land.
High court won't hear case of Arizona man freed from prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that a man freed after more than 40 years in prison can't sue for damages.
US, UAE troops hold major exercise amid virus, Iran tensions
AL-HAMRA MILITARY BASE, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Marines and Emirati forces held a major military exercise Monday that saw forces seize a sprawling mod…
Fallout of '08 bailout looms over Washington negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the fall of 2008, an unlikely alliance of lawmakers, regulators and Bush administration officials banded together to rescue an economy the…
Hawaii giant telescope opponents appeal project bond ruling
HONOLULU (AP) — Opponents of Hawaii's Thirty Meter Telescope filed an appeal of a court ruling rejecting their argument that the project requires a substantial security bond before beginning construction.