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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gives a speech on the Supreme Court at The Queen Theater, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Iowa again a battleground, sign of Trump's Midwest obstacles

By Thomas Beaumont Sep. 29, 2020 10:49 AM EDT

U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad speaks during an interview at the U.S. embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. The departing U.S. ambassador on Tuesday defended a tough approach to China that has filed relations between the world's two largest economies, saying it has made progress on trade and that he hopes it will extend to other areas. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
AP Interview: US ambassador defends tough approach to China

By Ken Moritsugu Sep. 29, 2020 03:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 28, 2017, file photo, U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad makes comments about pro-democracy activist and Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo during a photocall and remarks to journalists at the Ambassador's residence in Beijing. Branstad appears to be leaving his post, based on tweets by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Pompeo thanked Branstad for more than three years of service on Twitter on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
Terry Branstad, US ambassador to China, to leave next month

By Ken Moritsugu Sep. 14, 2020 06:55 AM EDT

A Beijing supporter displays a placard during a protest against the U.S. sanctions outside the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong Thursday, July 16, 2020. China has accused the U.S. of seeking to obstruct its development with moves to sanction officials who undermine local autonomy in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
As Trump attacks, China sees a worrying trend for its future

By Ken Moritsugu Jul. 16, 2020 06:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2011, file photo, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., tours the Competitive Edge plant with president David Greenspon during a campaign stop, in Clive, Iowa. A judge ordered probation Wednesday, July 8, 2020, for Greenspon, a well-known Iowa businessman with deep ties to the Republican Party, saying he failed to show genuine remorse for assaulting a woman at his home last year. Judge Michael Huppert rejected a request by Greenspon for a deferred judgment in the assault, which occurred at Greenspon's West Des Moines mansion last November. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall File)
Judge orders probation for Iowa businessman in assault case

By Ryan J. Foley Jul. 08, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Des Moines Register. June 17, 2020. No more meetings. No more stalling. Sign an executive order now, Gov. Reynolds On...

Iowa health department director retiring from job in July

By David Pitt Jun. 16, 2020 11:30 AM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The director of the Iowa Department of Public Health said Tuesday he is retiring as the agency continues to head the state's response...

Editorial Roundup:

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Des Moines Register. May 29, 2020. It’s foolish, unnecessary for Iowa lawmakers to return to the Capitol; they can do their business...

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2020 file photo, workers pack surgical masks at a factory in Suining city in southwest China's Sichuan province. China won't restrict exports of medical goods needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said Thursday, April 16, 2020, amid global tension over scarce masks and ventilators. (Chinatopix via AP, File)
China says no plans to limit export of anti-virus supplies

Apr. 16, 2020 08:57 AM EDT