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Dent leads Garcia in 13th District race
MOSES LAKE — Incumbent Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, maintained a commanding lead in the race for Position 1 in Was…
Judge names expert to scrutinize NC prison virus response
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge agreed on Friday to name a third-party expert to scrutinize the COVID-19 response within North Carolina's prison system, which along with the rest of the state is experiencing a surge i…
Judge urged to toss suit seeking to undo Biden’s Arizona win
PHOENIX (AP) — Lawyers for election officials urged a judge Friday to dismiss a Republican lawsuit that seeks to undo Democrat President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona, arguing there was no evidence of fraud …
Newtown board blocks proposed gun-carrying restrictions
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The governing board in Newtown, Connecticut — where the country's deadliest grade school shooting took place — has blocked proposed bans on carrying firearms around town from further consider…
The Latest: Biden's inauguration could resemble virtual DNC
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Virus infections, hospitalizations rise rapidly in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's coronavirus infections are soaring above their worst peaks of the summer, pushing more people into hospitals and resulting in more deaths.
Vermonters urged to take care of mental health
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday urged Vermonters to take care of their mental health, seek help if needed and to check in on others during the coronavirus pandemic, which Scott called "among the most stressful events” mo…
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…