Lamont: No plans for more restrictions despite doctors' plea

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut has no plans at the moment to impose more restrictions on businesses amid rising coronavirus infections and deaths, despite a group of doctors calling for the closure of gyms and …

The Latest: Biden, foreign leaders talk about pandemic

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1st female Senate majority leader elected in N. Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans picked Sen. Kathy Harrington on Monday to be the next majority leader, putting a woman in that position for the first time since the chamber created it over 40…

'Out of control': Alabama hits record virus hospitalizations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Monday reached a new high for the number of people in state hospitals with COVID-19, a record that comes before an expected spike in cases in the weeks following Thanksgiving gath…

Nevada virus surge threatens hospital capacity statewide

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials reported 1,642 new coronavirus cases and eight additional deaths on Monday, warning that the statewide surge shows few signs of slowing as the worst month of the pan…

Republican John Katko wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 24th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John Katko wins reelection to U.S. House in New York's 24th Congressional District.

Kemp: COVID-19 vaccinations to start within weeks in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday that he expects vaccinations of health care workers in Georgia against COVID-19 to begin in the second or third week of December, as nursing home executives appealed to th…

Harrington elected 1st Senate majority leader in N. Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Senate Republicans picked Sen. Kathy Harrington on Monday to be the next majority leader, putting a woman in that position for the first time since the chamber created it over 40…

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State health official updates lawmakers on vaccine latest

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — If federal regulators approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, Virginia could begin receiving limited doses as early as mid-December, the state epidemiologist told lawmakers Monday.

Nevada COVID-19 surge threatens hospital capacity statewide

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials reported 1,642 new coronavirus cases and eight additional deaths on Monday, warning that the statewide surge shows few signs of slowing as the deadliest month of the…

Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor on Monday rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.

Critics look to pressure GOP over Indiana redistricting

A coalition of activist groups announced a new push Monday against what it called partisan gerrymandering by Indiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature.

Lee names former Democratic lawmaker DeBerry as adviser

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has named former Democratic state Rep. John DeBerry Jr. as a senior adviser, Lee's office said Monday.

Nebraska canvassing board certifies 2020 election results

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The results of Nebraska's record-setting 2020 election became official Monday as the state canvassing board certified them with little fanfare.