Republicans See Bright Spot in Voter Registration Push

Norristown, PA (AP) The Republican Party has cut into Democrats’ advantage in voter registration tallies across some critical presidential battleground states, a fact they point to as evidence of steady — and overlooked — enthusiasm for President Donald Trump and his party. Even as Trump trails in national polls and struggles with fundraising, Republicans see…

As virus flares globally, new strategies target hot spots

NEW YORK (AP) — After shutdowns swept entire nations during the first surge of the coronavirus earlier this year, some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases rise again around the world. New York’s new round of coronavirus shutdowns zeroes in on individual neighborhoods, closing schools and businesses in hot spots…