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Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL
President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day i…
Report: Surge in white nationalism ramps up violence threat
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A recent surge in white nationalism in the U.S. has led to a growing threat of violence by factions that embrace bloodshed and advoca…
Trump says he will invoke Defense Production Act to marshal private sector in response to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he will invoke Defense Production Act to marshal private sector in response to coronavirus pandemic.
AP VoteCast: Biden cuts deep into the Sanders coalition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden cut deep into Bernie Sanders' coalition of young, liberal and Latino voters, securing solid victories in Florida, Illinois and Ariz…
Deputies use stun gun on stolen vehicle suspect near Everett
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A suspect driving a reportedly stolen car in Washington state was stunned by deputies following a vehicle pursuit and foot race near south Everett, authorities said.
AP VoteCast: Illinois primary marked by virus concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Illinois cast their ballots in the state's Democratic primary during a pandemic that has stunted travel, closed schools, forced millions of workers to stay home and canceled campaign ral…
Millennium loses appeal over coal dock shorelines permit
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Millennium Bulk Terminal's long-running proposal to build a $680 million coal export dock in Longview was dealt another legal blow Tuesday when the Washington State Court of Appeals upheld th…
New US home construction dips again in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction of new homes fell again in February, but not as much as the previous month. Those declines follow a December surge which had pus…
1 dead in shooting at Milwaukee park, victim found in lagoon
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say one person has died in a shooting at a city park.
Trump says US, Canada agree to close border to 'non-essential traffic,' says trade won't be affected.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says US, Canada agree to close border to ‘non-essential traffic,’ says trade won’t be affected.
Coronavirus rocks already strained ties between US and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Badly strained ties between the United States and China are deteriorating further with the two sides hurling harsh accusations and bitter nam…
At least 13 US journalists facing expulsion from China
BEIJING (AP) — At least 13 American journalists stand to be expelled from China in retaliation for a new visa limit imposed by the Trump administration on Chin…
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel
The Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the second day Tuesday but cannot finalize any agreements until Wedn…
With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upen…
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Trump pushes for massive aid from Congress, checks to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for …