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UPDATED: Former Moses Lake doctor arrested after shootout with U.S. Marshals in Florida
STUART, Fla. — Former Moses Lake surgeon Thomas Earl Steffens, 72, has been arrested in Florida after an altercati…
The Latest: Judge upholds Michigan 3-week indoor dining ban
DETROIT — A judge on Friday declined to halt a three-week ban on indoor dining in Michigan that is one of the most recent coronavirus restrictions imposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration.
Maryland officials renew Hogan criticism on 500K virus tests
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers renewed criticism Friday of Gov. Larry Hogan’s April procurement of 500,000 COVID-19 tests from South Korea after The Washington Post reported the first batch was flawed and…
Spokesman: Trump's son Don Jr. has tested positive this week for coronavirus, has been isolating and has no symptoms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spokesman: Trump's son Don Jr. has tested positive this week for coronavirus, has been isolating and has no symptoms.
Mayor: Wisconsin mall shooting injuries not life-threatening
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — A shooting at a mall in a suburb of Milwaukee left multiple people with non-life-threatening injuries Friday, according to the city's mayor.
Texas education board set to revise sex education curriculum
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the first changes to the sex education curriculum in Texas in more than 20 years, the State Board of Education on Friday approved teaching middle schoolers about birth control but decided ag…
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WVa court says lawsuit over governor's residency can proceed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Supreme Court on Friday swatted down arguments from Gov. Jim Justice that the courts cannot force the governor to live in the state capital, allowing a lawsuit over his re…
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Mayor says multiple victims but no life-threatening injuries at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin mall, shooter remains at large
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Mayor says multiple victims but no life-threatening injuries at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin mall, shooter remains at large.
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Biden could announce Cabinet picks as soon as next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is moving quickly to fill out his administration and could name top leaders for his Cabinet as early as next week.
Spokesman: Georgia governor certifies presidential electors following certification of results showing Biden victory
ATLANTA (AP) — Spokesman: Georgia governor certifies presidential electors following certification of results showing Biden victory.
Pollard done with parole in US, free to relocate to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jonathan Pollard, the former Navy intelligence analyst who served 30 years in prison for selling secrets to Israel, has completed his parole, the Justice Department said Friday.
Georgia governor certifies presidential electors for Biden
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor and top elections official on Friday certified results showing Joe Biden won the presidential race over Republican President Donald Trump, bringing the state one step closer to wra…