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Wildfire season officially ends in Washington – state Lands Commissioner seeks future funding
The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over.
Oregon reports 865 new known coronavirus cases
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 865 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and six deaths Monday.
Bad Texans get mad as losing streak extends to 4 games
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have been bad all season.
Virus vaccine distributed at site of first deadly cluster
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) — The residents and staff members at a Seattle-area nursing home that had the first deadly COVID-19 outbreak in the United States began receiving vaccines on Monday.
More COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline as US effort ramps up
A huge U.S. study of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate got underway Monday as states continue to roll out scarce supplies of the first shots to a nation anxiously awaiting relief from the catastrophic outbreak.
Martinez leads New Hampshire past Hartford 53-51
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Jayden Martinez tallied 19 points and 13 rebounds to lift New Hampshire to a 53-51 win over Hartford on Monday.
Lock and Jeudy have no chemistry in this pandemic season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Wrapping his head around so many drops is more important for Jerry Jeudy than wrapping his hands around Drew Lock’s passes.
Frustration for Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester draws 1-1
Not even another goal from talisman Olivier Giroud could give Chelsea coach Frank Lampard the change in fortune he needs, as his team drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday.
Russia's prison service tells Navalny to appear or face jail
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's federal penitentiary service on Monday gave top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny one day to report to its office or face imprisonment, if he comes back to Russia after the deadline.
US stocks hit records after Trump signs $900B aid package
Stocks began the final week of 2020 with more gains Monday, nudging the major U.S. indexes to record highs.
Georgia's Smart wary of COVID-19 results before Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Rising COVID-19 numbers have Georgia coach Kirby Smart concerned as the No. 11 Bulldogs prepare for Friday's Peach Bowl game against No. 6 Cincinnati.
Man serving 50-years for HIV sex assaults dies in prison
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man convicted of sexually abusing multiple people while he knew he was infected with HIV died at the Oregon State Penitentiary.
Rodriguez lifts Stony Brook over UMass-Lowell 71-64
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Juan Felix Rodriguez matched his season high with 21 points as Stony Brook topped UMass-Lowell 71-64 on Monday.
House set to vote on Trump's $2,000 checks as GOP balks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pandemic aid secured, Congress turned Monday to confront the White House on additional year-end priorities after President Donald Trump reluctantly signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 relief
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery fell 61 cents to $47.62 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for February delivery fell 43 cents to $50.86 a barrel.
Massachusetts House Speaker DeLeo announces resignation
BOSTON (AP) — Robert DeLeo, the speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, announced his resignation on Monday in a letter read to members in the chamber.