Q&A: Jon Stewart is still fighting for the middle ground

NEW YORK (AP) — When Jon Stewart signed off from the “The Daily Show” five years ago, he didn't say goodbye. “The conversation isn't ending,"

Legals for June, 26 2020

Legals for June, 26 2020

California Assembly to cast final vote on state budget

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Assembly will return to work on Friday from their summer recess to vote on a spending plan that closes the state's estimated $54.3 billion deficit through a combination of temporary tax increases, delayed spending and cuts to colleges, courts and state worker salaries.

Rayshard Brooks struggled in system but didn't hide his past

ATLANTA (AP) — Rayshard Brooks didn’t hide his history.

California Senate OKs plan to close $54 billion deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Senate on Thursday approved a $202.1 billion spending plan that covers the state's $54.3 billion deficit through a combination of temporary tax increases, delayed spending and cuts to colleges, courts and state worker salaries.

Georgia may limit film tax break as lawmakers eye new ones

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers came closer Thursday to tighter oversight of tax breaks for television and film production, even as they proposed other new incentives for businesses.

California declares emergency to help balance state budget

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Facing an estimated $54.3 billion shortfall, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday declared a "budget emergency" for the first time so the Legislature can pull from the state's savings account to balance a spending plan that includes cuts for colleges, courts and state worker salaries.

In Wisconsin, Trump boasts of 'aptitude for manufacturing'

MARINETTE, Wis. (AP) — Despite enormous economic headwinds and sky-high unemployment numbers, President Donald Trump sought to showcase his record as a job creator on Thursday during a visit to a shipyard in the battleground state of Wisconsin.

Dueling Trump-Biden events offer contrasting virus responses

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A presidential campaign that has largely been frozen for several months because of the coronavirus is looking a bit more like those from other years. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden swung through critical battleground states Thursday, presenting starkly different visions for America as it struggles with a pandemic.

Pence says US economy bouncing back despite troubling signs

LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that the nation’s economy is rebounding well from the coronavirus pandemic despite a surge in cases that is threatening the recovery.

The Latest: Imported infections a growing concern in Europe

MADRID — The official in charge of Spain’s response to COVID-19 says imported infections are a growing source of concern as Europe readies to welcome more visitors.

Polson, Ronan softball compete in Great Falls tourney

At the USA Softball Falls Fusion Classic in Great Falls this past weekend, there were five teams from the Mission Valley area in attendance including a Polson-based Lady Pirate squads for each age group along with the Ronan’s 14U Maidens.

Mariners champions at Libby Big Bucks tourney

The Mission Valley Mariners A team went 4-0 on the weekend to become the 2020 champions at the Big Bucks tournament in Libby June 19-21.

FVCC Spring 2020 Dean’s List

Flathead Valley Community College officials have announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The following students are listed in alphabetical order by their home communities and completed at least 12 credits last semester in courses numbered 100 or above and earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5:

The Latest: Union wants Disney to delay opening Florida park

ORLANDO, Fla. — The union representing actors at Walt Disney World said Thursday that the company should postpone welcoming back guests at its Florida parks, which are scheduled to reopen next month after being closed since March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan's prime minister says US 'martyred' bin Laden

Islamabad (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister said on Thursday that the United States “martyred” the al-Qaida leader and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, a term that reflected a subtle stab at Washington as it's mainly used for honorable figures slain in battle.

Pence touts economic return during Ohio assembly plant visit

LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. economy is rebounding well from the coronavirus pandemic despite a surge in cases that is threatening the recovery, Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday during a visit at an Ohio assembly plant.

DeVos issues rule steering more virus aid to private schools

The Trump administration on Thursday moved forward with a policy ordering public schools across the U.S. to share coronavirus relief funding with private schools at a higher rate than federal law typically requires.

The Latest: U.N. agency needs cash to keep delivering aid

AMMAN, Jordan — The U.N. agency that flies crucial medical supplies and aid in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic will be forced to ground its planes in a month if it does not receive a large injection of cash, its head said Thursday.