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N.C. elections director blocks mom's ballot after her death
BOLIVIA, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina elections director had to ask members of her board to reject her mother’s absentee ballot because she died several weeks before the general election.
US Rep. Newhouse says he has tested positive for coronavirus
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse tweeted Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
The Latest: Azar expects virus vaccine 'continuity'
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is trying to tamp down concerns the stalled transition of power to President-Elect Joe Biden will scramble the government’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to Americans.
Evers to extend mask mandate as COVID strains hospitals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday that he will extend an order requiring masks to be worn inside public places amid a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases that is putting increasing pressure on the state's hospitals.
The Latest: Rams put 3 practice squad players on virus list
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Remains of 3 found in Colorado, triggering manhunt for felon
DENVER (AP) — Authorities in southern Colorado said Wednesday that they are searching for a suspect in connection with the discovery of the remains of three people near a rural hamlet.
Cardinals and Seahawks set to clash in key NFC West showdown
SEATTLE (AP) — There was very little time for Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins to enjoy the wave of celebration after one of the great game conclusions in Arizona Cardinals history.
EXPLAINER: A look at Trump's long-shot legal challenges
As President Donald Trump continues to push falsehoods about the election, his legal team has so far failed to gain any traction in court without evidence of widespread fraud, which experts widely agree doesn’t exist.
Federal execution nears for man who killed Texas teenager
The latest inmate set to be put to death as part of the
Medicaid enrollment, spending soars in New Mexico amid virus
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Spending on federally subsidized Medicaid health care across New Mexico has surged to an all-time high as the coronavirus pandemic throws more people of all ages into poverty, state program analysts and health officials said Wednesday.
State House Republicans vote for election procedures study
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in the state House on Wednesday pushed forward on party lines a proposal for a review of election procedures in Pennsylvania, although its author insisted he accepts voting results and is not trying to overturn them.
Boeing Max cleared for takeoff, 2 years after deadly crashes
After nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight.
El Salvador taps new DC lobbyist in pivot to Biden
MIAMI (AP) — El Salvador has awarded a $780,000 lobby contract to a three-week old Washington firm set up to promote investment as President Nayib Bukele, a staunch Trump ally, seeks to pivot toward Joe Biden’s $4 billion development plan to stop the flow of migration from Central America.
'Tired to the bone': Hospitals overwhelmed with virus cases
Overwhelmed hospitals are converting chapels, cafeterias, waiting rooms, hallways, even a parking garage into patient treatment areas. Staff members are desperately calling around to other medical centers in search of open beds. Fatigue and frustration are setting in among front-line workers.
Embed-Map-Virus Outbreak-US Daily New Cases, ADVISORY
VIRUS OUTBREAK-US DAILY NEW CASES — Map. This digital embed of a U.S. county map, shows the 7-day rolling average for reported COVID-19 new cases per capita. This map will update automatically each day. Source: Johns Hopkins University.
SC reports 1st flu death as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As the number of newly diagnosed
Man convicted of sexually abusing 3 children dies in prison
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — A southern Oregon man convicted of sexually abusing three children has died in prison, officials said.
Ahead of holidays, Tennessee spurns mask mandate requests
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As health experts ring alarm bells at surging virus case numbers, Tennessee is just one of 14 states poised to head into the holiday season without a statewide mask mandate.
Northern California utility finds latest CEO in Michigan
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Embattled Northern California utility PG&E Corp. has lured away the top executive at Michigan's largest power provider to steer its effort to restore a reputation tarnished by years of neglectful conduct that culminated in a series of deadly wildfires.
Trump pushes new environmental rollbacks on way out the door
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Down to its final weeks, the Trump administration is working to push through dozens of environmental rollbacks that could weaken century-old protections for migratory birds, expand Arctic drilling and hamstring future regulation of public health threats.