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WEATHER: Nov. 13-19
Friday: A 30% chance of rain, mainly after 4 p.m. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind …
Oregon sought local suppliers after scramble for equipment
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Oregon and other states had to scramble to get protective masks for front-line medical workers, often importing them from China amid intense competition for a d…
'Mad scramble': Unlikely places stocked Idaho virus supplies
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho government officials spent $162,500 at a women’s clothing store called Fantazia Apparel in Los Angeles last spring. Another $8,500 went to specialty beer maker Clairvoyant Brewing in Boise…
Arizona paid widely varying prices for critical medical gear
PHOENIX (AP) — In the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona officials bought more than $59 million worth of masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment intended for hospital employees a…
UK orders shops to close, nixes holiday mixing in London
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Christmas gatherings can’t go ahead and non-essential shops must close in London and much of southern England, as he imposed a new, higher level of coronaviru…
Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks
CAIRO (AP) — The Palestinian foreign minister on Saturday urged Israel to return to talks based on a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ahead of the transition to a new U.S. administration.
MSU quarterback Rocky Lombardi looks to transfer
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rocky Lombardi, the quarterback who led Michigan State to its two victories, is looking to transfer to another school.
Ulsan beats Persepolis 2-1 in Asian Champions League final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ulsan Horang-i of South Korea defeated Iran’s Persepolis 2-1 on Saturday in Qatar to become champion of Asia for the second time.
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter dies at 97
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, a Democrat who pushed to strengthen public education and improve race relations, has died. He was 97.
Thailand reports 548 new virus cases, highest daily spike
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the highest daily tally in a country that had largely brought the pandemic under control.
Family spokesman says former Mississippi Gov. William Winter has died
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Family spokesman says former Mississippi Gov. William Winter has died.
Report: $43 mil in earmarked spending poorly tracked
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina legislators handed out $43 million for local projects over the last two years, but most of the organizations receiving that money never showed how they spent the funds, accordin…
The Latest: AP: States spent more than $7 billion on PPE
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An Associated Press analysis shows states spent more than $7 billion this spring buying personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, gowns and ventilators.
Businesses left with bills as states halt virus supply deals
The call went out from states: Masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment were needed fast in the battle against the new coronavirus.
Suárez nets 2, Atlético keeps Liga lead with win over Elche
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luis Suárez scored two goals to help Atlético Madrid beat Elche 3-1 and ensure it stayed at the top of the Spanish league on Saturday.
Humane Society gets 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Humane Society in Portland has taken in 250 guinea pigs from an overwhelmed pet owner.