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FILE - In this June 15, 2021 file photo California Governor Gavin Newsom gestures after a news conference at Universal Studios in Universal City, Calif. On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Newsom released his first ads in the recall campaign against him, with one highlighting recent positive news including cash payments to Californians. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Cash payments take center stage in Newsom's 1st recall ad

By Kathleen Ronayne Jun. 17, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 25, 2015 file photo, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay holds a smartphone in the Brooklyn borough of New York. One Small Step, which Isay established in 2018, is among a growing number of nonprofit initiatives whose aim is to narrow America's increasingly toxic political divide. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
A key to bridging the political divide: Sit down and talk?

By Glenn Gamboa Mar. 29, 2021 10:51 AM EDT

Wisconsin superintendent candidates spar over campaign ad

By Scott Bauer Mar. 17, 2021 03:24 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative-backed candidate to become Wisconsin's top education official called on her Democratic-backed opponent to apologize for...

President Joe Biden speaks with Mary Anna Ackley, Owner of Little Wild Things Farm, left, and Michael Siegel, Co-owner of W.S. Jenks & Son, right, during a visit at W.S. Jenks & Son hardware store, a small business that received a Paycheck Protection Program loan, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
GOP struggles to define Biden, turns to culture wars instead

By Jonathan Lemire And Jill Colvin Mar. 09, 2021 04:43 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Nebraska

By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Omaha World-Herald. Feb. 19, 2021. Editorial: Nebraska officials must end the uncertainties about Medicaid expansion We...

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer speaks during the California GOP fall convention in Indian Wells, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a possible recall election as the nation's most populous state struggles to emerge from the coronavirus crisis. Newsom's challenging year has already encouraged Republicans who have signaled they are likely candidates, including former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Newsom's 2018 rival, businessman John Cox. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Republican Cox opens run for governor with ad hitting rival

By Michael R. Blood Feb. 08, 2021 08:59 AM EST

This photo provided by Tide shows a scene from Tide 2021 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (Tide via AP)
Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect

By Mae Anderson Feb. 05, 2021 06:00 AM EST

Editorial Roundup: US

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 06:14 PM EST
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Feb. 3 The Miami Herald on the...

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer gets off a school bus to attend a news conference in Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in the San Pedro section of Los Angeles. Faulconer announced Monday he is entering the race for California governor, the first major Republican to formally step into the contest while a potential recall election aimed at Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom moves closer to qualifying for the ballot this year. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
GOP's Faulconer: Gov. Newsom failed California, needs to go

By Michael R. Blood Feb. 01, 2021 09:04 PM EST

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., speaks during a campaign rally, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Milton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Sen. Perdue quarantines for virus exposure before GA runoff

By Russ Bynum Dec. 31, 2020 03:56 PM EST

Dry ice is poured into a box containing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as it is prepared to be shipped at the Pfizer Global Supply Kalamazoo manufacturing plant in Portage, Mich., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)
After 110K virus deaths, nursing homes face vaccine fears

By Bernard Condon And Matt Sedensky Dec. 14, 2020 01:05 AM EST

Arizona Legislature closes due to COVID-19 exposures

Dec. 07, 2020 03:11 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature is closing for a week because of recent potential exposure to COVID-19, including from Rudy Giuliani, President Donald...

Republican candidates for U.S. Senate Sen. David Perdue leads Sen. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, off the stage during a campaign rally on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Cumming, Ga. Perdue and Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff are in a runoff election for the Senate seat in Georgia. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Loeffler to return to campaign after negative COVID-19 test

By Jeff Amy Nov. 23, 2020 09:02 PM EST

Vice President Mike Pence and Kelly Loeffler wave to the crowd during a Defend the Majority Rally, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 in Canton, Ga. U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler waves behind Pence. (AP Photo/Ben Gray)
Loeffler has negative COVID-19 test 2 days after positive

Nov. 22, 2020 02:31 PM EST

Vice President Mike Pence is greeted by U.S. Senator Kelley Loeffler as he arrives at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Sen. Loeffler quarantining after mixed COVID-19 test results

Nov. 21, 2020 10:46 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Indiana

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2020 04:00 PM EST
(Terre Haute) Tribune-Star. Nov. 6 Partisanship gives rise to straight-ticket voting Vigo Countians built a reputation...

President-elect Joe Biden speaks Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Latest: Lincoln Project taking on GOP-linked law firms

Nov. 10, 2020 02:59 PM EST

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a COVID-19 news conference, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa. Reynolds announced the launch of a public awareness campaign to encourage more social distancing and hygiene habits. "Government solutions alone can't stop this virus. It's up to every single one of us," Reynolds said. (Olivia Sun/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Iowa governor announces ad campaign as virus deaths soar

By David Pitt Nov. 05, 2020 11:07 AM EST

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., prepares to speak to supporters with his wife Cindy during his election watch party in Bozeman, Mont., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Tommy Martino)
Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators

Nov. 03, 2020 07:33 PM EST

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., walks her dog Boomer to greet voters at a polling station early, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Democrat Mark Kelly flips Republican Senate seat in Arizona

By Jonathan J. Cooper Nov. 03, 2020 09:28 AM EST