Gross concedes to Sullivan in Alaska US Senate race

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Independent Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Al Gross conceded the race to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan Friday, days after the race was called for the incumbent.

State to reopen field hospital; Boston offers business help

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is planning to open a field hospital in Worcester to prepare for a possible overflow of COVID-19 patients as the disease continues to surge again in the state.

2 more Michigan legislators test positive for virus

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — At least two more Michigan legislators have tested positive for the coronavirus, including one who attended Senate session and committee hearings on Thursday — the same day the House canceled …

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Indiana's daily COVID-19 deaths near peak set in April surge

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana is averaging nearly as many coronavirus-related deaths now as it did during the spring’s initial surge of cases, with heath officials adding 50 more deaths to the state’s toll Friday.

West Virginia tightens mask mandate, delays winter sports

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that facial coverings will be required at all times in businesses and other indoor spaces starting at midnight.

Judge refuses to stop certification of Detroit-area votes

DETROIT (AP) — A judge on Friday refused to stop the certification of Detroit-area election results, rejecting claims that the city had committed fraud and spoiled the count with its handling of absentee ballots.

Surging pandemic upends preparations for legislative session

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State lawmakers are sparring over whether to delay a legislative session that traditionally starts in mid-January, potentially deferring Democratic initiatives on cannabis, abortion rights and…

Federal court rejects effort to block late-arriving ballots

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected an effort led by a Republican congressional candidate to block about 9,300 ballots that arrived after Election Day.

St. Louis County issues tougher restrictions as cases spike

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — With the number of new COVID-19 cases soaring and hospitals nearing capacity, St. Louis County's executive, Dr. Sam Page, on Friday announced strict new regulations that seek to slow the spread…

Boston offers rent relief to businesses reeling from COVID

BOSTON (AP) — The city of Boston is offering more help to local small businesses struggling to stay viable amid the pandemic.

Attacks spur EU to tighten borders, boost policy agency

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union interior ministers pledged Friday to beef up border security, boost the powers of the bloc’s police agency and crack down on hate speech and online propaganda in response to a wave of…

Ducey's office: Governor left state for wedding anniversary

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's office says he and his wife have left the state for a few days to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.

Outrage in Belarus, EU after opposition supporter death

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in Belarus on Friday following the death of a 31-year-old opposition supporter who reportedly was beaten by security forces, and the European Union condemned the vio…

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