12 Indiana counties added to highest virus risk status

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana health officials are expected to discuss who next will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine as the state on Wednesday added a dozen more Indiana counties to those at highest risk leve…

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Indiana GOP Sen. Young says he'll vote to uphold Biden win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Indiana Sen. Todd Young said Wednesday he would vote to uphold Democrat Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory, going against

Pence defies Trump, says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes that will make Biden president.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pence defies Trump, says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes that will make Biden president.

Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

GOP’s McDonald wins Georgia Public Service Commission runoff

ATLANTA (AP) — Incumbent Republican Lauren “Bubba” McDonald has won a fourth term on the Georgia Public Service Commission, turning back a runoff challenge from Democrat Daniel Blackman.

GOP’s Lauren ‘Bubba’ McDonald wins 4th term on Georgia Public Service Commission, defeating Democrat Daniel Blackman

ATLANTA (AP) — GOP’s Lauren ‘Bubba’ McDonald wins 4th term on Georgia Public Service Commission, defeating Democrat Daniel Blackman.

AP sources: President-elect Joe Biden to name federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: President-elect Joe Biden to name federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland as attorney general.

Vermont Legislature convenes for largely remote session

The Vermont Legislature convened Wednesday on the first day of the 2021 session, electing leaders for both the House and the Senate with few lawmakers at the Statehouse in Montpelier.

EPA: Gas mileage dropped, pollution rose for 2019 vehicles

DETROIT (AP) — A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years.

Walz loosens virus rules for bars, restaurants, other venues

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota bars and restaurants can resume limited indoor service starting Monday, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday as he also loosened up coronavirus restrictions on youth sports, gyms, entertai…

Outdoor ceremonies, protests mark new Connecticut session

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Wednesday for a socially distanced opening day, complete with an outdoor swearing-in ceremony in chilly January, a pre-taped address fro…

Wisconsin Republicans divided over election objection

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Republican congressional delegation is split over whether to confirm the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden, with at least two planning to object Wednesday and one saying such …

Ukraine seizes ton of heroin destined for Europe

MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainian officials say they have seized about 1 metric ton (1.1 tons) of heroin that smugglers intended to take into European Union countries and that four Turkish citizens have been detained in the …

Dayton mayor won't seek reelection; higher office run likely

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said Wednesday she won’t seek a third term, raising expectations that the Ohio Democrat will seek higher office.