Churches stop in-person services as Kansas sets virus record

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Some churches in Kansas suspended indoor, in-person worship services and the capital city's zoo even tightened its rules as the the state set another record Friday for new coronavirus cases.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly takes full credit for vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday wrongly claimed full credit for Pfizer Inc.’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine was robustly successful, misrepresenting the extent of government support behi…

Judge chides Delaware counties in outdated assessments suit

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Officials in Delaware’s three counties seem to be looking for excuses to delay resolution of a lawsuit in which they were found to be violating both state law and Delaware’s constitution in using…

Biden is considering Sen. Angus King for intelligence post

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is considering Sen. Angus King of Maine to serve as his director of national intelligence.

2 Michigan lawmakers test positive for virus as cases surge

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — At least two more Michigan legislators have tested positive as the coronavirus continues surging to record heights, including one who attended Senate session and committee hearings on Thursday…

N.C. state Rep. Jackson won't seek to remain minority leader

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The leader of North Carolina's state House Democrats said on Friday he won't seek reelection to the post for the upcoming session.

Maine AG, others say Barr jeopardizes confidence in election

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said Friday he is joining a group of 23 attorneys general that is calling on U.S. Attorney General William Barr to follow traditional protocols about investig…

New Mexico governor reimposes stay-at-home order amid surge

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — People were asked to stay home and nonessential businesses must stop in-person activities as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday reimposed tougher public health restrictions for the next two…

Massachusetts House OKs measure codifying abortion rights

BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a measure Thursday aimed at codifying abortion rights into state law, adding it on as an amendment to their version of the proposed state budget.

Donald Trump wins battleground state of North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has won the presidential battleground state of North Carolina over Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

CA governor says he should not have attended dinner party

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he should not have attended a birthday dinner for a dozen people at the posh French Laundry restaurant last week, saying that he should have set a better …

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Almost 3,000 new cases, hospitalizations up in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards marked a sharp increase in the daily number of new COVID-19 cases in the state Friday with a renewed call for residents to wear masks and follow social distancing …

New Mexico governor re-imposes stay-at-home order amid surge

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is reimposing the toughest of the state’s public health restrictions for the next two weeks.

With COVID-19 cases rising, Northam adds new rules statewide

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday announced substantial