May 3, 2016

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in virus

Editorial Roundup: Florida

Recent editorials from Florida newspapers:

Editorial Roundup: Florida

Recent editorials from Florida newspapers:

The Latest: Churchill Downs’ spring meet to open May 16

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EST

British traveler with the new virus may have exposed dozens

Columbia Basin basketball results for Dec. 15-16

Columbia Basin basketball results for Dec. 15-16.

Daybook-Wednesday-General

Associated Press Daybook-Wednesday-General for Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Court: Ohio elections chief has leeway to expand drop boxes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — If Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants to expand the number of ballot drop boxes beyond one per Ohio county, he can. But a state appellate court won't force him to do so.

Coyotes put speedy forward Michael Grabner on buyout waivers

The Arizona Coyotes placed Michael Grabner on waivers Saturday for the purpose of buying out the speedy forward's contract.

The Latest: William & Mary to cut seven of its 23 sports

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Gunmen kill 9 motorcycle riders in southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Gunmen blocked a group of motorcycle riders then opened fire with assault rifles in a busy downtown area in the southern Philippines, killing nine people, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to roil the volatile region.

Coyotes put speedy forward Michael Grabner on buyout waivers

The Arizona Coyotes placed Michael Grabner on waivers Saturday for the purpose of buying out the speedy forward's contract.

Coats for Kids offers protection against the Basin's winter

Winters in the Basin are no laughing matter. The wind, the freezing temperatures and the occasional snow make a good coat invaluable for keeping out the chill. Good coats are not always in every child’s closet, and some kids every year are left facing the elements unprotected.

Bice defeats Horn, wins back Oklahoma’s lone Democratic seat

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican state Sen. Stephanie Bice defeated U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn on Tuesday and won back the only Democratic-held seat in Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.

Court: Ohio elections chief has leeway to expand drop boxes

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — If Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants to expand the number of ballot drop boxes beyond one per Ohio county, he can. But a state appellate court won't force him to do so.

Appeals court: Witness signature required on SC mail ballots

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal court on Thursday reinstated a requirement that South Carolinians voting by mail in this year's general election must obtain a witness signature for their ballots.

Appeals court: Witness signature required on SC mail ballots

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal court on Thursday reinstated a requirement that South Carolinians voting by mail in this year's general election must obtain a witness signature for their ballots.

Gobert dominant inside, Lillard struggles, Jazz rout Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 17 rebounds in a dominant season-opening performance, leading the Utah Jazz to a 120-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Gobert dominant inside, Lillard struggles, Jazz rout Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 17 rebounds in a dominant season-opening performance, leading the Utah Jazz to a 120-100 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.