Saturday, November 16, 2024

Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats' grip on power in the state Legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Seeing danger, some in GOP leery of Texas abortion law

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Almost instantly after most abortions were banned in Texas, Democrats were decrying the new law as unconstitutional, an assault on women's health that must be challenged. But the reaction from many Republicans on the other side hasn't been nearly as emphatic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats' grip on power in the state Legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats' grip on power in the state Legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats' grip on power in the state Legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Illinois Dems set to OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats were poised Tuesday to approve new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats in power in the state Legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Democrats set to OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats on Tuesday are expected to approve new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats in power.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Democrats set to OK new legislative maps over criticism

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats on Tuesday are expected to approve new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was unnecessarily rushed and maps drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats in power.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some officials: That putting tax dollars in people’s pockets is achievable and can be a lifeline to those struggling to get by.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some officials: That putting tax dollars in people’s pockets is achievable and can be a lifeline to those struggling to get by.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some officials: That putting tax dollars in people’s pockets is achievable and can be a lifeline to those struggling to get by.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Free money for all? Mayors hope local tests bring big change

By triggering $1,400 stimulus checks for millions of people and expanding the child tax credit for many families, the pandemic offered a clear takeaway for some officials: That putting tax dollars in people’s pockets is achievable and can be a lifeline to those struggling to get by.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes

CHICAGO (AP) — The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes

CHICAGO (AP) — The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes

CHICAGO (AP) — The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police probes

CHICAGO (AP) — The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Despite growing chorus, DOJ limited in police probes

CHICAGO (AP) — The only way for 13-year-old Adam Toledo to get justice, activists say, is with a federal probe into the Chicago police officer who shot him during a foot chase down a darkened alley.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Illinois infant with COVID-19 dies, cause of death unknown

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois infant with COVID-19 has died, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday. The cause of death is unknown and an investigation is underway.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The new town hall: Anxiety, fear and few satisfying answers

CHICAGO (AP) — A Michigan woman recounted for her congressman how she and her feverish 82-year-old husband were sent away from an almost empty emergency room after a fruitless, dayslong effort to get him tested for COVID-19. “Where are the sick people going?” she wanted to know.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The new town hall: Anxiety, fear and few satisfying answers

CHICAGO (AP) — A Michigan woman recounted for her congressman how she and her feverish 82-year-old husband were sent away from an almost empty emergency room after a fruitless, dayslong effort to get him tested for COVID-19. “Where are the sick people going?” she wanted to know.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP-NORC poll: Fear of virus infection spikes among Americans

CHICAGO (AP) — Concern among Americans that they or a loved one will be infected by the coronavirus rose dramatically in the past month, with two-thirds of the country now saying they’re at least somewhat concerned about contracting the COVID-19 illness.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP-NORC poll: Fear of virus infection spikes among Americans

CHICAGO (AP) — Concern among Americans that they or a loved one will be infected by the coronavirus rose dramatically in the past month, with two-thirds of the country now saying they’re at least somewhat concerned about contracting the COVID-19 illness.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Progressive Newman ousts Rep. Lipinski in Illinois primary

CHICAGO (AP) — Progressive Marie Newman won a rematch Tuesday with Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, unseating one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress in a victory for abortion-rights and women's groups that have targeted the eight-term congressman for years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for president on Tuesday, widening his lead over rival Bernie Sanders in an election complicated by the coronavirus pandemic.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biden virtual town hall marks new normal for campaigning

CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Biden held a town hall in Illinois — or at least tried to — from 800 miles away in Delaware. Bernie Sanders is staging daily news conferences from Vermont, instead of his usual rallies around the country with thousands of supporters.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biden virtual town hall marks new normal for campaigning

CHICAGO (AP) — Joe Biden held a town hall in Illinois — or at least tried to — from 800 miles away in Delaware. Bernie Sanders is staging daily news conferences from Vermont, instead of his usual rallies around the country with thousands of supporters.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

`We can do it,' say young believers fueling Sanders campaign

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — They've watched their parents and friends struggle to pay medical bills. They've spent time in Spain, Australia and other countries where people don't have the same worry. They live at home instead of the college dorm to try to cut down on what they'll owe …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

`We can do it,' say young believers fueling Sanders campaign

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — They've watched their parents and friends struggle to pay medical bills. They've spent time in Spain, Australia and other countries where people don't have the same worry. They live at home instead of the college dorm to try to cut down on what they'll owe …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Inside the 3 days that remade the Democratic primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — At Mike Bloomberg’s midtown Manhattan campaign headquarters, a team of pollsters and analysts churned out multiple tranches of data each day on the state of the Democratic race. The sophisticated data operation was supposed to be the candidate’s not-so-secret weapon, giving Bloomberg an almost real-time look at …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Inside the 3 days that remade the Democratic primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — At Mike Bloomberg’s midtown Manhattan campaign headquarters, a team of pollsters and analysts churned out multiple tranches of data each day on the state of the Democratic race. The sophisticated data operation was supposed to be the candidate’s not-so-secret weapon, giving Bloomberg an almost real-time look at …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Illinois unions hold strong despite blows to labor

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO