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Democrats win big in Arizona, now a former GOP stronghold

PHOENIX — Democrats have been asking the question for a long time: Is this the year Arizona turns blue? In 2020, the answer was “yes.”

Protesters converge on vote centers

Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states, while thousands of anti-Trump protesters demanding a complete tally of the ballots in the still-undecided election took to the streets in cities across the U.S.

Review: Rage, yes, and empathy too on Run the Jewels’ cathartic new album

Run the Jewels was supposed to be on the road right now with Rage Against the Machine — two of music’s most politically engaged groups barnstorming the country in the run-up to a presidential election that feels more consequential with every passing day.

Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer

CANNON BEACH, Ore. — As the coronavirus raced across America, this quaint seaside town did what would normally be unthinkable for a tourist destination.

Liz Weston: Take control now with advance medical directives

If you get COVID-19 and struggle to breathe, would you want to be put on a ventilator? Whatever your answer, ask yourself another question: Who would make your wishes clear if you couldn’t speak for yourself?

PEMA director says agency working to support counties across the state

WILKES-BARRE — Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield Thursday said his agency is working with the Department of Health to support county emergency...

Luzerne County COVID-19 cases at 384; 5th death is reported

HARRISBURG — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Luzerne County is surging, with 384 cases and 5 recorded deaths, according to the...

F.M. Kirby Center postpones 2 more shows

WILKES-BARRE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the performance of The Sinatra Years,presented by Edd Raineri, has been postponed until Sunday, Aug. 30, at...

State Police committed to prevent, investigate bias-based crimes

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently sent a letter to local, state, and federal stakeholders to affirm the department’s continued support of...

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