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10 congressional candidates outline priorities at Moses Lake forum
MOSES LAKE — Ten of the 11 candidates running for Washington's 4th Congressional District appeared at a candidate …
Official who had brain injury says she's feeling stronger
PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel says she looks forward to returning home in coming weeks after being hospitalized for treatment of a brain injury she experienced after a Nov. 3 fall.
Recount begins in Anchorage House race decided by 13 votes
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Election officials began a recount Friday in an Alaska House race that Republican House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt lost by 13 votes.
VIRUS TODAY: States face deadline to place vaccine order
Here's what's happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
US imposes visas restrictions on more Chinese citizens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Friday that it would deny visas to Chinese citizens linked to overseas influence operations involving violence and other means of intimidation.
Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier says Brexit talks are 'paused' to brief principals on talks
LONDON (AP) — Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier says Brexit talks are 'paused' to brief principals on talks.
Pardon probe centered on clemency effort for psychologist
WASHINGTON (AP) — A California psychologist convicted of tax evasion was at the center of a mysterious, recently disclosed Justice Department investigation into whether White House officials were illegally lobbied …
Dutch populist Baudet wins vote to remain party leader
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Members of a Dutch right-wing populist party voted overwhelmingly Friday in support of its leader who resigned last month, and then returned, amid criticism of the way he handled accus…
Connecticut to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits
Gov. Ned Lamont has signed an order allowing the Connecticut Department of Labor to expand eligibility for a federal unemployment program to an estimated 38,000 additional recipients who were previously disqualifie…
Top legislative leaders express optimism for virus aid plan
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The top four leaders in the Minnesota Legislature expressed optimism Friday that lawmakers can agree on a new coronavirus relief package in time for a Dec. 14 special session, though negotiations…
Reports: Mayor of UK's Liverpool arrested in fraud probe
LONDON (AP) — The mayor of the English city of Liverpool was arrested Friday over allegations of fraud in building and development contracts, local media said.
Montenegro's parliament approves new, pro-Serb government
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s parliament on Friday voted to approve a new conservative, pro-Serb coalition government, which will succeed a pro-Western party that has ruled the small Balkan nation for a…
Long-delayed vote totals are released on eastern Long Island
NEW YORK (AP) — After a delay of several weeks, Suffolk County publicly released absentee ballot totals Friday from the November election, confirming victories by a pair of Republicans in Long Island congressional …
Ukraine's parliament restores anti-corruption legislation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian lawmakers defied a ruling from the nation’s highest court and voted Friday to reauthorize criminal penalties for officials who provide false information about their incomes.
Arizona grassroots effort boosts Black candidates, turnout
PHOENIX (AP) — Black voters in Arizona were barraged with text messages, phone calls and visits before the election — and they got the message.
Kansas puts vaccine priority on grocery, meatpacking workers
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas considers meatpacking plant workers and grocery store employees essential workers, putting them just behind health care workers and nursing home residents for coronavirus vaccines, Gov. L…