officials

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State and local elections officials in California have defended the state’s policies as facilitating voting by as many eligible voters as possible, which they say is more important than a quick count.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The Apache was scanning the night sky for Iranian threats to commercial ships below shortly after 1 a.m. local time on Tuesday when the drone detonated directly in front of it, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The officials allowed the game to restart before stopping, which also confused fans as normally once the game resumes it cannot be pulled back.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

State and federal fire officials have unveiled a new plan to boost wildfire prevention, even as California funding sources are drying up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Flanked by Soviet officials, Powers carried his suitcase onto the bridge.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin