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Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks postponed
JERUSALEM (AP) — Talks between Israel and Lebanon over disputed maritime borders that were scheduled to take place this week have been postponed, Israeli and Lebanese officials said Monday.
How to watch out for scams as a coronavirus vaccine nears
Homeland Security Investigations officials are
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Virginia: Establish Redistricting Commission (Of legislators,
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Maryland: Expand Commercial Gaming (Authorize sports betting)
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Oregon: Provide Addiction Recovery Services (Fund with marijuana tax
Liz Weston: Putting financial survivor’s guilt to good use
Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in helping people deal with their
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Oregon: Legalize Psilocybin (License, regulate, tax)
Turkish research ship in port after Mediterranean survey
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish research vessel at the heart of an energy dispute between Turkey and Greece is back at port.
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California: App-Drivers Not Employees (Provide other benefits)
Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval
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The long road to US charges against Islamic State 'Beatles'
WASHINGTON (AP) — As two Islamic State militants faced a judge in Virginia, Diane Foley listened from home through a muffled phone connection. She strained to make out the voices of the men prosecutors say kidnapped her son before he was murdered.
A long road to US charges against Islamic State 'Beatles'
WASHINGTON (AP) — As two Islamic State militants faced a judge in Virginia last month, Diane Foley listened from home through a muffled phone connection and strained to make out the voices of the men prosecutors say kidnapped her son before he was murdered.
UN hosts latest round of talks on Syria's constitution
GENEVA (AP) — Delegations from Syria’s government, opposition and civil society are meeting in Geneva for the latest round of talks toward revising the war-battered country’s constitution.
Murder trial with racist overtones opens in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The trial opened Monday of two brothers suspected in the killing of a biracial man on a Danish island in June.
China sanctions leaders of US groups over Hong Kong actions
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday said it is sanctioning leaders of U.S. government-affiliated bodies that promote democracy around the world in response to what it calls practices that “blatantly meddle in Hong Kong affairs.”
Music festivals offer to help Belgium's vaccination campaign
BRUSSELS (AP) — With nothing on their agendas for months to come, music festival organizers in Belgium want to use their know-how to help the country's coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Iran says Israel remotely killed military nuclear scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top Iranian security official on Monday accused Israel of using “electronic devices” to remotely kill a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program in the 2000s.
A top Iranian security official says Israel used 'electronic devices' to remotely kill military nuclear scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top Iranian security official says Israel used 'electronic devices' to remotely kill military nuclear scientist.
Wolves says Jimenez had surgery for a fractured skull
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jiménez had surgery to treat a fractured skull after a clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz during an English Premier League game, the club said Monday.
'Stop the madness,' Tigray leader urges Ethiopia's PM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The fugitive leader of Ethiopia’s defiant Tigray region on Monday called on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to “stop the madness” and withdraw troops from the region as he asserted that fighting continues “on every front” two days after Abiy declared victory.
The Latest: Germany's word of the year is 'corona pandemic'
BERLIN — Germany’s word of the year is -- what else? -- “corona pandemic.”
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Global shares mixed after fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
Thai protest leaders hear police charges of defaming king
BANGKOK (AP) — Five leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement reported to police Monday to acknowledge charges that they defamed the king, the most serious of many offenses of which they stand accused.
Australian leader calls China's graphic tweet 'repugnant'
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia’s prime minister said Monday that a Chinese official’s tweet showing a fake image of an Australian soldier appearing to slit a child’s throat was “truly repugnant” and merits an apology.
UK doctor can't exclude sex assault of dead teen in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A British pathologist said Monday there was no positive evidence that a French-Irish teenager found dead last year near a Malaysian jungle resort was sexually assaulted, but he couldn't fully rule it out due to severe body decomposition.
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THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Can the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? Yes, but ...
I really want to provide straight and honest answers, I do, but just picking one out of the sky would be a simple guess — and you can get that from the guy serving up Big Gulps at your local convenience store.
Hearts for Health Care Heroes
32nd annual Festival of Trees brings in $418,061 plus $500,000 matching gift
32nd annual Festival of Trees brings in $418,061 plus $500,000 matching gift for Health Care Heroes Fund
'The Coeur d'Alene'
Ned Albert Satterlee came up with resort name in a contest decades ago
Naming The Resort
Explosions in 3 Malian cities amid jihadist attacks
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The cities of Kidal, Gao and Menaka in northern Mali were hit by simultaneous attacks on Monday against military camps housing international forces, according to residents and a United Nations official.
Turkish research vessel docks at port after East Med survey
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish research vessel at the heart of an energy dispute between Turkey and Greece is back at port.
Vet asks for help after abuse
A week before Halloween, “Phoebe” made a phone call she’d never wanted to make. It was a call to the veterans crisis line — a suicide hotline.
Jupiter, Saturn coming together (sort of)
All you need to know about North Idaho weather.
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Zags hang with No. 1 South Carolina women in 79-72 loss
No. 21 Gonzaga kept pace with the top-ranked team in women’s basketball for much of the afternoon Sunday. But a late 8-0 run by South Carolina, coupled with eight missed free throws in 13 attempts by Gonzaga, led to a 79-72 loss to the Gamecocks at the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic.
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Montana: Allow Marijuana Legal Age (To be set by law)
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Montana: Revise Conceal Carry Laws (End local govt authority)
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Kentucky: Rights for Crime Victims (Known as Marsy's Law)
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Louisiana: Ban Abortion Rights (No requirement to fund)
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Colorado: Ban Late-Term Abortions (Exempt medical need)
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Massachusetts: Create Ranked-Choice Voting (For primary and GE)
Global shares fall despite fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares slipped Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Rhode Island: Change State Name (Remove Providence Plantations)
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California: End Diversity Ban (In government policies)
Uproar in France over proposed limits on filming police
PARIS (AP) — French activists fear that a proposed new security law will deprive them of a potent weapon against abuse — cellphone videos of police activity — threatening their efforts to document possible cases of police brutality, especially in impoverished immigrant neighborhoods.
TAB: Health more important than ever for north wrestlers
With COVID-19 canceling a handful of tournaments — the Tri-State Invitational at North Idaho College, Inland Empire Classic at Central Valley High and Rocky Mountain Classic at Sentinel High in Missoula — coaches had to get creative when it comes to matches this year.
5A/4A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Many breakthroughs for Coeur d'Alene last season
Many might point to Coeur d’Alene’s 22-point victory at Lake City in the 5A Region 1 girls basketball championship game as the breakthrough victory for a Viking program which hadn’t been to state since 2014. It was. But it wasn’t the only one.
TAB: Lakeland is a large bunch
“The road to state goes right through Moscow,” Lakeland coach Dave Stockwell said. “We’re going to challenge them, no doubt. If we make it to state, we’re going to take (U.S.) 95 right down there. That’s our goal this year to get there, but we’ve got to do some damage up here first.”
TAB Winter Sports Schedules
Schedules for winter sports
5A/4A GIRLS BASKETBALL CAPSULES
Capsules for local 5A and 4A girls basketball teams.
TAB: Vikings look to form new identity behind alum Adams
As a Coeur d’Alene High alum, new boys basketball coach Jon Adams has quite a few flashbacks to games at Elmer Jordan Court. Now, to make a few at Viking Court.
TAB: Trojans ready to battle with the big boys
After finishing runner-up in the state 5A boys basketball tournament, the idea was to get into the weight room and toughen up for another state run in 2021.
3A/2A/1A GIRLS BASKETBALL CAPSULES
Capsules for local 3A, 2A and 1A girls basketball teams.
3A/2A/1A GIRLS BASKETBALL: The challenge before the challenge for Timberlake
With nearly everybody back from last year’s state 3A championship team, including the 3A player of the year and another all-Idaho selection, what’s the motivation this year for the Timberlake High girls basketball team? “I think our schedule will be motivation enough,” said Matt Miller, beginning his 16th season as Tigers’ coach. “If they don’t show up to play, they’ll get embarrassed.”
TAB: Timberwolves adapt, add to depth
After a three-win season during the 2018-19 season, Lake City went all in with a group of talented underclassmen to get back on track. Lake City took a giant leap last season, advancing to the state 5A basketball tournament.
TAB: A step ahead, and up for Lakeside
Lakeside spent the 2019-20 a step ahead of everyone on its schedule on the way to a state 1A Division II title
School and Senior Meals
School and Senior Meals: Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
Unincorporated Grant County building permits Nov. 27
Building permits
Vital Records November 27
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Makaio Pooley
Makaio Martin Pooley was born on July 18, 2017, in Moses Lake, Washington. He passed in his home on Nov. 22, 2020.
Project postcard: Local museum, artists, youth collaborate to show gratitude to seniors
“We hope these postcards bring a smile to those who receive them. The designs were created by local artists and colored by members of the community,” Boyd said. “The people who made these cards were really excited to be able to reach out and connect with people who may be isolated at this time.”
Today's Ghastly Groaner
What do you call an apology written in dots and dashes?
Moses Lake man sentenced to 67 months in prison for arson
A Moses Lake man was sentenced to 67 months (about 5 1/2 years) in state prison last month, after a jury found him guilty of setting fire to his father’s vehicle and boat in March and endangering a nearby residence in the process, according to court records.
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Troopers find surprise in abandoned boat
MOSES LAKE — Four week-old kittens, too young to have opened their eyes, were discovered Friday in an overturned boat that had been abandoned on the side of Interstate 90 and rescued by responding members of the Washington State Patrol.
Othello police to gain control of traffic lights; some ML lights don’t have sensors
OTHELLO — The city of Othello will spend $15,000 to equip its police cars with devices to control some of the city’s traffic lights.
Business associations push back against Inslee’s closures
WENATCHEE — When Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the four-week closure of restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and gyms in mid-November in response to the state’s rising COVID-19 cases, a number of business owners and business associations started pushing back.
Royal schools open, struggle to maintain staffing
Royal School District schools remained open last week, but Superintendent Roger Trail said the surge in COVID-19 cases has had a significant impact on staffing.
Wahluke School District delays return to campus
Wahluke School District has put off on-campus instruction until January.
A jump on shopping: In-store Black Friday crowds down this year
MOSES LAKE — Anyone who can remember back to, oh, Thanksgiving 2019, remembers the hustle and bustle of Black Friday. Cars overflowing the parking lots of stores, shoppers getting an early start on Thanksgiving afternoon, or people lining up before stores’ doors open on Friday morning. But Black Friday 2020 was a lot different.
'Light Up Moses Lake' to feature reverse parade
MOSES LAKE — A new take on a Moses Lake tradition will be part of the “Light Up Moses Lake” celebration beginning Friday. Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Doran-Martinez said “Light Up Moses Lake” was developed in response to the cancellation of the annual Ag Appreciation Parade and Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Othello schools cope with quarantines
During an Othello School District board meeting Nov. 23, it was reported that on Nov. 20, 30 teachers and 42 classified staffers were quarantined.
WSU-USC football game moved from Friday to Sunday
Friday’s scheduled football game pitting Washington State at USC in Los Angeles has been moved to Sunday at 6 p.m., the Pac-12 Conference announced. The game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. kickoff and will be televised by Fox Sports 1.
Brightly burning meteor seen across wide areas of Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A brightly burning meteor was seen plunging from the sky in wide areas of Japan, capturing attention on television and social media.
Downtrodden Bengals will stick with QB Allen, for now
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals started the season with a hot-shot rookie quarterback and lots of hope.
'For Diego': Napoli beats Roma 4-0 amid Maradona tributes
MILAN (AP) — Napoli beat Roma 4-0 in an emotional match in the Italian league on Sunday as the team paid tribute to Diego Maradona.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Powerball' game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were:
Iran holds funeral for slain military nuclear scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran held a funeral service Monday for the slain scientist who founded its military nuclear program two decades ago, with the Islamic Republic's defense minister vowing to continue the man's work “with more speed and more power.”
The Jacksonville Jaguars say they have fired general manager Dave Caldwell
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars say they have fired general manager Dave Caldwell.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Megabucks' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Megabucks" game were:
Champion Ken Jennings will be first interim 'Jeopardy!' host
NEW YORK (AP) — “Jeopardy!” record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes production next Monday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
Missing pieces prove costly for Indy run defense in key loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts never doubted Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner would help them stop the run.
Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant's past matter?
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In 2016, as Bill Cosby's legal team
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto America' game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Lotto America" game were:
Jeezy evolves from 'Trap or Die' mantra to empowerment
Self-improvement can be a difficult journey. It’s often an arduous process that takes time to work through and move toward. But Jeezy, who burst onto the national music scene in meteoric fashion 15 years ago with his accounts of street life and drug dealing, is relaying a new message on his latest album: Evolving is not only possible, but necessary.
With no action by Washington, states race to offer virus aid
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Faulting inaction in Washington, governors and state lawmakers are racing to get pandemic relief to small-business owners, the unemployed, renters and others whose livelihoods have been upended by the widening coronavirus outbreak.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
Bad Bunny caps week of awards and Grammy-noms with new album
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of Bad Bunny are used to expecting something different each time he releases new music.
Bou scores twice, New England reaches MLS Eastern finals
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gustavo Bou scored his second goal of the game in the 86th minute to help the New England Revolution beat 10-man Orlando City 3-1 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Latest: 49ers, Rams tied at 20 late
The Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):
Unsettled 49ers rally to hand Rams first SoFi loss, 23-20
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have no idea where they'll be living, practicing or playing next week, thanks to new coronavirus restrictions issued in Santa Clara County while the team was on its flight to Los Angeles.
COVID: Fears grow over Inland Northwest hospital capacity
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Health officials in rural communities in Washington state are worried that Thanksgiving gatherings could take the COVID-19 pandemic from bad to worse and, in some places, overwhelm already strained health systems.
Beebe amends for fumble with TD as Vikes top Panthers 28-27
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chad Beebe seized the chance to make up for the glaring mistake still fresh in his mind, one of many gaffes that nearly cost Minnesota the game.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
Testing new release strategy, 'The Croods' opens to $14.2M
NEW YORK (AP) — Testing
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 7PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 7PM" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Lines' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Lucky Lines" game were:
Wolverhampton's Jimenez leaves game with head injury
LONDON (AP) — Wolverhampton forward Raul Jimenez was hospitalized with a serious head injury after colliding with Arsenal defender David Luiz on Sunday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 1PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 1PM" game were:
Oregon reports record number of daily COVID-19 cases
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,669 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Saturday, the state's largest daily case count since the start of the pandemic.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:
New Zealand files 13 safety charges after volcano killed 22
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities filed safety violation charges on Monday against 10 organizations and three individuals after a volcanic eruption at White Island last year killed 22 people.
Champions League: Real Madrid, Man United look to advance
Talking points ahead of the penultimate round of group-stage games in the Champions League:
Lille misses chance to move level with leader PSG, Lyon wins
PARIS (AP) — Lille missed the chance to move level on points with French league leader Paris Saint-Germain when it drew 1-1 at Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
Messi pays tribute to Maradona with shirt of Argentina great
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With his country and the world of soccer in mourning for Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi found his own way to mark the passing of the only Argentine player to rival his own greatness on the field.
The Latest: California tightens restrictions as virus surges
LOS ANGELES -- Counties across California will begin stricter COVID-19 restrictions on Monday as cases surge statewide and Thanksgiving travelers return home.
A new doc peeks inside the USPS’s Operation Santa program
Filmmaker Dana Nachman wanted to make a documentary about the United States Postal Service’s
On Football: Getting to January a major challenge for NFL
In every NFL season, there are losing teams who hit December and just want to get to January, get the schedule done and go home.
Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan considered firing general manager Dave Caldwell last year. He ultimately gave him a chance to show what he could do without personnel chief Tom Coughlin wreaking havoc on the salary cap and the locker room.
George Clooney says he has cut his own hair 'for 25 years'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Clooney is just like us, maybe. The star said he does his own haircuts with a device famously touted in infomercials.
Bears DT Hicks, QB Foles both inactive for Packers game
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has a hamstring injury that will prevent him from playing Sunday night against the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers.
Henry batters Colts as Titans take command of AFC South
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick Henry battered the NFL’s second-stingiest defense for 140 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, finished with 178 yards and led the Tennessee Titans to a crucial 45-26 rout of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Diop, who delivered memorable World Cup upset, dies at 42
Papa Bouba Diop, the tall Senegal midfielder who scored the goal that delivered one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, has died. He was 42.
Coast Guard suspends search for man swept away by surf
PORTLAND (AP) — The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday for a man who presumably drowned while crabbing in a bay on the northern Oregon Coast.
Clash of heads raises concerns as Wolves beat Arsenal
LONDON (AP) — The sound of the thud from a clash of heads just added to concern.
Hill leads Saints to 31-3 rout of QB-challenged Broncos
DENVER (AP) — Taysom Hill didn’t look much like an NFL quarterback Sunday when the Denver Broncos held him to 78 yards passing, intercepted him once and sacked him three times.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
Police arrest 3 during demonstration in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Three people were arrested during a demonstration on Capitol Hill on Friday night, including a man who hit an officer with a cane.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
QB Jones injured in Giants' win over Burrow-less Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — After the New York Giants lost their starting quarterback, they held off a late rally by the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals.
MATCHDAY: West Ham, Aston Villa meet after convincing starts
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Monday:
Hornets acquire Gordon Hayward, 2 draft picks from Celtics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have acquired forward Gordon Hayward and unprotected 2023 and 2024 second-round draft picks from the Boston Celtics in exchange for a heavily protected 2022 second-round draft pick as part of a sign-and-trade transaction.
7 deputies placed on leave following fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Seven Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies are on administrative leave following a domestic disturbance call that led to a deadly, officer-involved shooting Friday night.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
Darnold a dud in return as Jets stall again, fall to 0-11
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There was some hope — albeit just a glimmer — coming in for the New York Jets.
Patriots' goal-line stand proves key win over Cardinals
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have had several moments this season when they haven’t been able to make a big play when they’ve needed to in close games.
Slow start undermines Buccaneers in 27-24 loss to Chiefs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Another slow start doomed Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Goff's turnovers loom large in Rams loss to 49ers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff is piling up turnovers at an alarming rate for the Los Angeles Rams. If he can't get back on track soon, he could hand the NFC West title over to another contender.
Rodgers' 4 TD passes help Packers roll over Bears 41-25
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers helped the Green Bay Packers get another big win against the rival Chicago Bears and move closer to their second straight NFC North title.
Cardinal's prison diary explores suffering, solitary lockup
ROME (AP) — Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted and then acquitted of sexual abuse in his native Australia, reflects on the nature of suffering, Pope Francis’ papacy and the humiliations of solitary confinement in his jailhouse memoir, according to an advance copy obtained by The Associated Press.
Wolverhampton beats Arsenal 2-1; Jimenez with head injury
LONDON (AP) — Wolverhampton beat Arsenal in an away match for the first time in more than four decades, winning 2-1 on Sunday in the Premier League in a game overshadowed by a serious head injury to Wolves forward Raul Jimenez.
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Mahomes, Hill light up Bucs, Chiefs hold on vs. Brady 27-24
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When Tyreek Hill draws single coverage, Patrick Mahomes is going to find a way to get the ball to the Kansas City Chiefs' most explosive receiver.
Browns survive late scare, hold on to beat Jaguars 27-25
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns can sum up their week in one word: survival.
Cher in Pakistan for resettlement of 'loneliest elephant'
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists.
Artists say Cuba government agrees to dialogue, tolerance
HAVANA (AP) — A group of Cuban artists and intellectuals say they won an unusual government vow of greater tolerance for independent art on Saturday after a demonstration in front of the Culture Ministry.
Turnover-prone Trubisky returns but can't stop Bears' slide
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky couldn’t make the most of his second chance to lead the Chicago Bears’ offense.
ID Lottery
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ These Idaho lotteries were drawn Saturday:
Columbus, New England advance to MLS Eastern finals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pedros Santos and Gyasi Zardes scored three minutes apart early in overtime and the Columbus Crew beat expansion Nashville SC 2-0 on Sunday to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference finals.
Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots' comeback started with a goal-line stand to end the first half and ended with yet another big win to keep alive their playoff hopes.
Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had just given them the gift of a muffed punt, and the Carolina Panthers were on the verge of a gritty victory — against Teddy Bridgewater's original team, no less.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 4PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 4PM" game were:
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 10PM' game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Pick 4 10PM" game were:
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
LONDON (AP) — Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died. He was 85.
WA Lottery
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ These Washington lotteries were drawn Friday:
Gruden apologizes to 'Raider nation' after ugly loss in ATL
ATLANTA (AP) — Jon Gruden felt an apology was appropriate after his Raiders set season highs for penalties, turnovers and sacks allowed.
Giants QB Jones, Panthers WR Moore depart with injuries
It was a nice Sunday for Joe Judge and the New York Giants — except for Daniel Jones' hamstring injury.
Kendall Hinton crushed as Broncos' emergency quarterback
DENVER (AP) — A month ago, Kendall Hinton was the guy you’d contact if you wanted some candy bars or merchandise for a high school fundraiser.
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6
ATLANTA (AP) — Deion Jones took off the other way, raising the ball in the air long before he got to the end zone.
49ers blindsided by county rules that make them homeless
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said the team was blindsided by new coronavirus regulations put in place by Santa Clara County officials that will force the 49ers to find a temporary new home for practice and games.
Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series “The Crown” should come with a disclaimer: It’s a work of fiction.
'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Kaavan, dubbed the "world’s loneliest elephant" after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants.
OR Lottery
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ These Oregon lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Hit 5' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Hit 5" game were:
Chargers second-guessed following 27-17 loss to Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers added another chapter to their second-half woes on Sunday.
Henry leads into AFC South lead with 45-26 over Colts
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick Henry carried the Tennessee Titans into the AFC South lead Sunday.
NFL Today, Week 12
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COVID outbreak reported on Oregon mink farm
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon mink farm has reported an outbreak of COVID-19 among animals and staff.
Crew score twice in OT, beat Nashville to reach East finals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Pedros Santos and Gyasi Zardes scored three minutes apart early in overtime and the Columbus Crew beat expansion Nashville SC 2-0 on Sunday to advance to the MLS Eastern Conference finals.
Jerry Seinfeld digs into 45 years of his jokes for new book
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forget the high-performance sports cars, the luxury Rolls-Royces and all those other classic automobiles in which Jerry Seinfeld ushers his fellow comics to the diner on television’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully turns 93
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Retired Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully turned 93 on Sunday and marked the day by watching football.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Weekly Grand' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Weekly Grand" game were:
Man shot in leg by deputy during raid gets $1.25M settlement
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Pierce County Sheriff's Office has agreed to pay $1.25 million to a man who was shot in the knee by a deputy during a SWAT team raid at a residence in Bonney Lake.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Idaho Cash' game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Idaho Lottery's "Idaho Cash" game were:
Fitzpatrick, Dolphins keep Jets winless with 20-3 victory
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick has been through it all during his many stops in the NFL — a backup and a starter, a fill-in and a franchise leader.
Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over Chargers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen couldn’t entirely overlook how sloppy the Bills' offense played, having difficulty closing out a 27-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Takeaways: In abnormal season, business as usual for Tide
Amid all the uncertainty, disruptions, consternation and anxiety of the 2020 college football season, No. 1 Alabama's excellence has been business as usual.
No. 7 Arizona pulls away in 2nd half to beat N Arizona 76-63
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — It wasn't the greatest offensive start of the season for preseason All-American guard Aari McDonald, who watched her first four shots clang off the rim and her Wildcats fall into an early hole.
Broome lifts Morehead State over Arkansas State 69-61
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Johni Broome had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Morehead State topped Arkansas State 69-61 on Sunday.
Top-ranked South Carolina holds off Gonzaga
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — After a scoreless opening half, Destanni Henderson took over for No. 1 South Carolina to lift them to a comeback win over Gonzaga.
Notre Dame women give Ivey her first head coaching win
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Destinee Walker scored 24 points, Maddy Westbeld added 19 plus nine rebounds and Notre Dame gave new head coach Niele Ivey her first victory, 88-68 over Miami (Ohio) on Sunday.
Big offense propels N.C. State in 108-70 romp
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Elissa Cunane scored 17 points to lead six players in double figures for No. 8 North Carolina State in a 108-70 rout of North Carolina Central on Sunday.
Mangakahia back after breast cancer sidelined her last year
Tiana Mangakahia admits she was emotional on the bus ride to Stony Brook.
Virginia Tech tops S. Florida 76-58, wraps at Bubbleville
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Tyrece Radford scored 21 points, Cody Pemsl came off the bench to spark a breakaway run and Virginia Tech wrapped up a tumultuous three-game stay at Bubbleville with a 76-58 defeat of South Florida Sunday night.
No. 2 Baylor wins again without Drew, routing Washington
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Baylor assistant coach Jerome Tang is directing the Bears while head coach Scott Drew is in a 10-day isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19.
Johnson scores 28 to carry Alabama A&M over Samford 78-76
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 28 points, and sophomore Cameron Tucker converted a go-ahead, three-point play with five seconds left to help Alabama A&M defeat Samford 78-76 on Sunday.
Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt fired coach Derek Mason on Sunday after losing the first eight games of his seventh season, and offensive coordinator Todd Fitch will serve as the interim coach.
Grigsby lifts Seattle U over Air Force 63-45
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Riley Grigsby had 13 points to lead five Seattle University players in double figures as the Redhawks got past Air Force 63-45 on Sunday.
Russell lifts Rhode Island over San Francisco 84-71
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 21 points, going 11 for 11 from the foul line, and Rhode Island beat San Francisco 84-71 on Sunday.
Tulane holds on for 68-66 win over Lipscomb
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaylen Forbes and Jordan Walker each scored 16 points and Tulane held off Lipscomb for a 68-66 win on Sunday.
Raca leads Wake Forest women over No. 24 Missouri State
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Ivana Raca scored 10 of her 23 points in the third quarter when Wake Forest pulled away and went on to beat No. 24 Missouri State 68-59 on Sunday at the Gulf Coast Showcase.
No. 11 Creighton beats North Dakota State 69-58 in opener
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski wasn't quite right, Denzel Mahoney was ailing, the 3-point shots weren't falling and the atmosphere for a season opener at home was blah.
No. 6 Mississippi State routs Jackson State 88-58
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A new era of Mississippi State basketball got under way without Vic Schaefer on Sunday as Nikki McCray-Penson’s first team hit the court against Jackson State.
Jackson scores career-high 28, Texas A&M opens with win
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Quenton Jackson scored a career-high 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Andre Gordon added 15 points and Texas A&M opened its season with an 82-53 victory over New Orleans on Sunday.
Ledoux leads Louisiana Tech past Northwestern State 91-77
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kalob Ledoux had 23 points as Louisiana Tech beat Northwestern State 91-77 on Sunday.
No. 1 South Carolina beats Gonzaga
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 23 points and Zia Cooke added 16 to help No. 1 South Carolina top 21st-ranked Gonzaga 79-72 on Sunday in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic.
Weekend Sports in Brief
NFL
Richmond tops No. 10 Kentucky, first road win vs top 10 team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Blake Francis and Nathan Cayo powered Richmond to the program’s first road victory over an Associated Press top 10 team, rallying in the second half to beat No. 10 Kentucky 76-64 Sunday.
Bias leads 6 players, 2 coaches into college hoops Hall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maryland basketball star Len Bias, who was chosen No. 2 by the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA Draft before dying days later of a drug overdose, was chosen for induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Ali leads Portland over Northwest University 74-69
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ahmed Ali posted 18 points as Portland beat Northwest University 74-69 on Sunday.
Mangakahia returns, No. 23 Syracuse women top Stony Brook
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Tiana Mangakahia's return from a battle with breast cancer was impressive as she had 16 points, seven rebounds, four steals and three assists to lead No. 23 Syracuse past Stony Brook 50-39 on Sunday.
Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State harassed Houston Baptist into a slew of turnovers, leading to easy baskets in transition during a massive first-half run.
Iowa State pulls away to win opener vs Ark-Pine Bluff 80-63
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Newcomer Jalen Coleman-Lands scored 17 points, Rasir Bolton added 16 and Iowa State took over in the second half to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 80-63 on Sunday.
Miami takes season opener with a 77-59 win over N. Florida
CORAL GABLES, Fla, (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 20 points and Miami began its season with a 77-59 victory over North Florida on Sunday.
Georgia pulls away in second half to win its opener 85-75
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tye Fagan had career highs of 21 points and 10 rebounds as Georgia opened its season with an 85-75 victory over Florida A&M on Sunday.
STAT WATCH: Bulls' Patterson breaks Williams' 2-game record
Buffalo's Jaret Patterson ran for more than 300 yards one week and over 400 the next.
The Latest: NC State, Wm. & Mary cancel game due to virus
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
TCU holds off Liberty 56-52 to go to 3-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — R.J. Nembhard scored 14 points and TCU held on for a 56-52 victory over Liberty in the championship game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Sunday.
Murray St. unloads on D-III Greenville in 173-95 win
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams scored 22 points, every Murray State player entered the scoring column, and the Racers offensive eruption led to a 173-95 win over NCAA Division III-member Greenville on Sunday.
AP Top 25: No. 1 Alabama leads locked-in top 8 for 4th week
Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in
No. 20 Ohio St. women put away Duquesne early in opener
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon scored 20 points, Dorka Juhasz had a double-double and No. 20-ranked Ohio State overwhelmed Duquesne 82-47 in the season opener for both teams on Sunday.
LSU top receiver Marshall opts out on Alabama week
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU receiving leader Terrace Marshall Jr. has decided to opt out for the rest of this season, leaving the Tigers without their leading receiver on the week they’re scheduled to host No. 1 Alabama.
No. 12 Maryland women outrun No. 14 Arkansas, 115-96
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Katie Benzan scored a career-high 28 points, drained eight 3-pointers, led five Terrapins into double-figure scoring and No. 12 Maryland roared past No. 14 Arkansas 115-96 on Sunday night for its highest-scoring defeat of a ranked opponent.
Edwards' career game leads No. 11 Kentucky women by Belmont
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Dre'una Edwards scored a career-high 27 points, matched her career best with 15 rebounds and No. 11 Kentucky pulled away for a 70-50 win over Belmont on Sunday.
Van Lith, Evans lead No. 5 Louisville in rout of EKU, 101-58
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hailey Van Lith scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 5 Louisville to a 101-58 victory in its home opener over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday.
No. 17 Houston takes big lead, tops No. 14 Texas Tech 64-53
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson heard the Texas Tech-heavy presence of a pandemic-limited crowd for the meeting of the old Southwest Conference foes on a supposedly neutral court in Texas.
Withers scores career-high 20, Louisville tops Prairie View
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jae'Lyn Withers scored a career-high 20 points, David Johnson added 19 and Louisville defeated Prairie View A&M 86-64 Sunday night, winning its first three games of the season.
Harper, Young and Mathis lead No. 24 Rutgers past Hofstra
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has picked up where it left off before the coronavirus ended its season last spring — pushing hard for a long-elusive NCAA Tournament bid.
Alston Jr. carries Boise St. past Sam Houston St. 86-55
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Derrick Alston Jr. had 27 points as Boise State rolled past Sam Houston State 86-55 on Sunday.
No. 23 Ohio State rallies past UMass-Lowell in 2nd half
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Duane Washington Jr. scored 21 points, including a key late 3-pointer, and No. 23 Ohio State rallied three times from a second-half deficit to defeat UMass-Lowell 74-64 on Sunday.
Richmond beats No. 10 Kentucky, 1st road win vs top 10 team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Richmond could hardly have played worse in the first half Sunday, yet it trailed No. 10 Kentucky by only a few points.
UC Santa Barbara tops NAIA Saint Katherine College 92-55
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Amadou Sow scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half as UC Santa Barbara easily beat Saint Katherine College, an NAIA school, 92-55 to win its season opener on Sunday.
Maryland pulls away from Mount St. Mary's 79-61
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Donta Scott and Jarius Hamilton combined to score 21 of their 30 points in the second half on Sunday when Maryland pulled away for a 79-61 win over Mount St. Mary's.
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Elite 8 gridlock for another week
For the fourth straight week, the top eight teams in The Associated Press college football poll were stuck in place, and a glance at the upcoming schedule suggests it could be a couple more weeks before this gridlock lets up.
Incarnate Word beats Our Lady of the Lake 84-71
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keaston Willis scored 18 points as Incarnate Word topped Our Lady of the Lake 84-71 on Sunday.
No. 25 Michigan outlasts Oakland 81-71 in overtime
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 25 Michigan desperately needed a spark after trailing Oakland at halftime.
Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — When Turkey changed the way it reports daily COVID-19 infections, it confirmed what medical groups and opposition parties have long suspected — that the country is faced with an alarming surge of cases that is fast exhausting the Turkish health system.
Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view
HONOLULU (AP) — Software engineer Raymond Berger begins his work day at 5 a.m., before the sun comes up over Hawaii.
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Michigan: Require Warrant for Electronic Data (Constitutional
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Illinois: Remove Flat Income Tax Section (Allow graduated tax)
Polish PM says he's told Merkel of plan to veto EU budget
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's prime minister on Friday said he had confirmed to German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Warsaw is ready to block the EU's huge budget and recovery package because it's linked to democratic standards in member states.
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Georgia: Waive Sovereign Immunity (Allow state to be sued)
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Michigan restaurant leaves franchise over virus restrictions
A Big Boy restaurant in Michigan’s Thumb region has lost its name after the owners refused to stop indoor dining as part of statewide restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Asia Today: Cambodia tracks contacts after family infected
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian officials say a family of six and another man tested positive for the coronavirus in a rare case of local infection, and Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed concern that the woman believed to be the source had traveled extensively in the country, including the capital.
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.
Europe's Christmas dilemma: risk empty chairs next year?
BRUSSELS (AP) — Please leave a chair empty at this year's family Christmas dinner as a precaution, or face the possibility of having that chair empty forever.
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Mexico says Televisa has "substantial power" in TV market
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican regulatory agency declared Friday that the country’s largest broadcaster, Grupo Televisa, has “substantial market power” in cable television service.
Etsy, Adobe rise; National Oilwell, Comerica fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday:
UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge
LONDON (AP) — The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.
Merriam-Webster's top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would it be?
UK stocks up on vaccines, hopes to start virus shots in days
LONDON (AP) — Britain said Sunday it has secured 2 million more doses of a promising coronavirus vaccine as it gears up to launch within days the country's most ambitious inoculation program in decades.
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Travel agents in Mideast, Africa say UAE is blocking visas
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Travel agencies in countries across the Middle East and Africa say the United Arab Emirates has temporarily halted issuing new visas to their citizens, a so-far unexplained ban on visitors amid both the coronavirus pandemic and the UAE's normalization deal with Israel.
Pandemic pushes Peru's vital peasant farmers to the brink
PISAC, Peru (AP) — Under a punishing Andean sun, Nazario Quispe digs his plow into the soil where he is growing dozens of different potato varieties — uncertain when he will be able to afford the seeds and supplies to sow them again.
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Washington: Require Sex Education (Allow SB 5395)
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Nevada: Create List of Voter Rights (Constitutional Amendment)
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Oklahoma: Modify Felony Sentencing (Exempt criminal history)
China's manufacturing accelerates in November
BEIJING (AP) — China’s manufacturing activity accelerated in November as its rebound from the pandemic gained strength, a survey showed Monday, while the United States and Europe struggled with rising infections and renewed controls on business.
Stocks rise on Wall Street as S&P 500 hits record high
NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 rose to a record high Friday as investors continue to look forward to the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Utah: Add Right to Hunt and Fish (Use for wildlife control)
Asia Today: 6 dead in pandemic unrest at Sri Lanka prison
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Inmates unhappy about the coronavirus threat at an overcrowded prison near Sri Lanka's capital have clashed with guards who opened fire, leaving six prisoners dead and 35 others injured, officials said Monday. Two guards were critically injured, they said.
UK, EU resume face-to-face trade talks with time running out
LONDON (AP) — Teams from Britain and the European Union resumed face-to-face talks on a post-Brexit trade deal Saturday, with both sides sounding gloomy about striking an agreement in the little time that remains.
Angry Indian farmers reject government offer for talks
NEW DELHI (AP) — Protesting farmers on Sunday rejected the Indian government's offer to hold immediate talks if they ended their blockade of key highways they've held as they seek the scrapping of legislation they say could devastate crop prices.
Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46 after house fire
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com, who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. He was 46.
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online
NEW YORK (AP) — The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in online shopping offered a beacon of hope for struggling retailers after months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy.
Disney to lay off 4,000 more employees amid pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more employees largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of shadowboxing amid a tense and toxic campaign, Capitol Hill's main players are returning for one final, perhaps futile, attempt at deal-making on a challenging menu of year-end business.
Asia Today: Speed of viral spread causes concern in S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day on Saturday, the fastest spread of infections the country has seen since the early days of the pandemic.
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The Latest: Cambodia shuts schools after rare outbreak
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Education Ministry has ordered all state schools to close until the start of the next school year in January after a rare local outbreak of the coronavirus.
Teladoc eyes several new phases of growth for telemedicine
Fresh off a big acquisition and riding a wave of customer growth, Teladoc Health is ready to do more for patients.
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District of Columbia: Decriminalize Entheogens (Make lowest police
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New Mexico: Issue Senior Facility Bonds (Improve, create, equip)
On London street, virus forces small shops to adapt or close
LONDON (AP) — In late October, Matthew Jones was enjoying a rare “bit of normality” at his London barber shop in a year that has been short on that. He was cutting hair and laughing with colleagues — when the news landed that the business would have to close for the second time.
This Week: Construction spending, Fed survey, US jobs report
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
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Nevada: Allow Same-Sex Marriage (Constitutional Amendment)
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Driver crashes into landmark NYC arch; officer injured
NEW YORK (AP) — An intoxicated driver slammed into Washington Square Park's landmark marble arch on Sunday, injuring a police officer who was parked there to protect it, police said.
Biden looks to fill out economic team with diverse picks
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Trump administration moves ahead on gutting bird protections
The Trump administration moved forward Friday on gutting a longstanding federal protection for the nation's birds, over objections from former federal officials and many scientists that billions more birds will likely perish as a result.
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Alaska: Open Primary, Ranked Choice GE (Primary top four go to GE)
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Nebraska: Enact Racetrack Gaming Law (Requires I-429 to pass)
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The Latest: Virus hospitalizations hit record in California
LOS ANGELES -- More than 7,400 people are hospitalized for coronavirus in California, the state's highest number yet.
Indian police agree to allow protesting farmers into capital
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of angry Indian farmers protesting against new agricultural laws were allowed to enter the national capital late Friday after they clashed with police who had blocked them at the outskirts of the city.
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Washington: Repeal Plastic Bag Tax (At retail stores)
UK says Brexit trade talks with EU are in their 'last week'
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s foreign minister said Sunday there is only about a week left for the U.K. and the European Union to strike a post-Brexit trade deal, with fishing rights the major obstacle to an agreement.
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North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic, state media said Sunday, two days after South Korea said the North had banned sea fishing.
The Latest: Researchers urge Arizona shutdown, mask mandate
PHOENIX — University of Arizona researchers say the current surge in the coronavirus outbreak will present the state with a hospital crisis that could become a disaster unless the state takes steps such as ordering a three-week stay-home shutdown and implementing a statewide mask mandate.
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Mississippi: Flag Referendum (Approve pictured design)
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The S&P 500 rose to a record high Friday as investors continue to look forward to the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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CDC panel meets Tuesday to vote on COVID-19 vaccine priority
ATLANTA (AP) — A panel of U.S. advisers will meet Tuesday to vote on how scarce, initial supplies of a COVID-19 vaccine will be given out once one has been approved.
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Florida: Raise Minimum Wage (Fifteen dollars by 2026)
Hyundai, Kia fined for delaying US engine failure recalls
Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail.
Correction: Virus Outbreak-The Latest story
In a story Nov. 25, 2020, about a new U.S. estimate of missed coronavirus infections, The Associated Press erroneously reported an earlier calculation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Previously, the CDC estimated nine of every 10 cases were being missed, not one of every 10.
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Nebraska: Allow Racetrack Gaming (Constitutional Amendment)
Issa Rae urges participation in Small Business Saturday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With many small businesses struggling to hold on during the coronavirus pandemic, Issa Rae believes now is the time to support independent stores more than ever.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 18 cents to $45.53 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for January delivery rose 5 cents to $48.30 a barrel.
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama-Biden administration was a charmed era for America's tech companies — a moment when they were lionized as innovators, hailed as job creators and largely left alone.
Family of jailed oil exec asks for Venezuelan leader's mercy
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The family of a Houston-based Cito oil executive convicted and ordered to prison in Venezuela alongside five others appealed directly to President Nicolás Maduro on Friday for mercy.
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Iowa: Hold Constitutional Convention (To propose amendments)
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India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital on Saturday pressed on with their protest against agricultural legislation they said could devastate crop prices, while the government sought talks with their leaders.
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Missouri: Change Redistricting Process (Limit special interests)
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North Dakota: Amend Constitutional Initiative Process (Submit to
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ani Sirois, a respiratory nurse, has spent months caring for coronavirus patients at a Portland, Oregon, hospital, and she's only getting busier as infections — and hospitalizations — surge before the holidays.
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Nebraska: Enact 20% Tax on Gaming (Requires I-429 to pass)
Members of oil cartel to meet as coronavirus rattles demand
NEW YORK (AP) — Leaders of the OPEC cartel are meeting virtually to decide how much oil their members should produce as lockdowns related to the coronavirus continue to stifle demand for crude.
Top California air, climate regulator hopes to run Biden EPA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Over four decades, Mary Nichols has been the regulator behind some of the nation’s most ambitious climate policies and, in recent years, she’s been their staunchest defender against President Donald Trump's effort to dismantle them.
Plan to boost big Swiss firms' liability fails in referendum
GENEVA (AP) — A proposal that could have stiffened penalties against companies based in Switzerland if they violate human rights or harm the environment abroad failed in a Swiss referendum on Sunday.
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Business Highlights
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Florida: Top-Two Open Primaries (for State Offices)
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AP PHOTOS: Pandemic calls off Christmas markets in Europe
BERLIN (AP) — The European plazas where people would usually gather at crowded stalls to partake in hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies are just empty squares.
Asian shares fall despite fresh records on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares slipped Monday on renewed caution despite a record high finish on Wall Street last week driven by hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine and relief for the global economy.
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Colorado: National Popular Vote (Join Interstate Compact)
The Latest: Illinois surpasses 12,000 deaths from COVID-19
MIAMI (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois has risen above 12,000 deaths from COVID-19, while also surpassing the 700,000 mark for confirmed coronavirus infections.
