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November 18, 2020 1:06 p.m.

South Carolina schedules execution but doesn't have drugs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state of South Carolina has scheduled what could be its first execution in nearly a decade, but corrections officials say they don't have any lethal injection drugs to carry it out.

November 18, 2020 1:06 p.m.

Les Schwab to pay $16M to Oregon employees over lunch breaks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Thousands of Les Schwab Tire Centers employees in Oregon will receive $2,500 checks this month as part of a settlement over a lawsuit that said the chain hadn’t given workers enough time for lunch.

November 18, 2020 12:30 p.m.

Wind in forecast raises fears after Nevada fire burns homes

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Another lashing of strong winds expected in northern Nevada raised concerns Wednesday about reviving a wildfire that roared through a neighborhood in Reno in similar weather a day earlier, destroying at least five houses, damaging 15 other structures and forcing people to flee from hundreds of homes.

November 18, 2020 12:30 p.m.

The Latest: New York City closes schools at 3% positive rate

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city will close schools to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

November 18, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Utah could receive virus vaccine as early as mid-December

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah could receive its first round of a coronavirus vaccine as early as mid-December but wider distribution likely won't be available until July, health officials said Wednesday.

November 18, 2020 12:27 p.m.

Montana lawmakers pick leaders for legislative session

Lawmakers gathered in the state Capitol to pick leaders of the Montana state Senate and House Wednesday, with most Republicans in attendance and unmasked despite a growing coronavirus outbreak affecting the state.

November 18, 2020 12:09 p.m.

Boeing Max to fly again almost 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.

November 18, 2020 12:09 p.m.

Maine Mariners to skip season; hospital tightens visitation

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's minor league hockey team is going to skip the upcoming season along with all the other franchises in its division.

November 18, 2020 12:09 p.m.

Pac-12's postseason hopes dim among canceled games, virus

With so much uncertainty ahead, Pac-12 teams are doing everything they can to make sure they get enough games in to legitimately be considered for a bowl. Any bowl.

November 18, 2020 12:03 p.m.

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California: End Diversity Ban (In government policies)

November 18, 2020 12:03 p.m.

US drops drug trafficking charges against ex-Mexican general

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday formally dropped a drug trafficking and money laundering case against a former Mexican defense secretary, a stunning reversal that came after a pressure campaign from Mexico.

November 18, 2020 12:03 p.m.

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Oregon: Legalize Psilocybin (License, regulate, tax)

November 18, 2020 11:30 a.m.

Slain Houston police sergeant remembered for his dedication

HOUSTON (AP) — A veteran Houston police sergeant who was fatally shot last week while trying to intervene during a shootout was remembered Wednesday as a leader who dedicated his life to his family and community.

November 18, 2020 11:30 a.m.

Chiefs signing 2019 1st-round pick Baker to practice squad

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing safety DeAndre Baker, taking a chance on the 2019 first-round draft pick after he was let go by the New York Giants amid legal problems, but subsequently had all charges against him dropped this week.

November 18, 2020 11:30 a.m.

US withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike

ISLAMABAD (AP) — An accelerated U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, announced by Washington this week, has rattled both allies and adversaries. There are fears of worsening violence and regional chaos, which some say could embolden the local Islamic State affiliate to regroup and perhaps even try to build another “caliphate.”

November 18, 2020 11:30 a.m.

University of Michigan paying $9.25M to abuse victims

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan said Wednesday it will pay $9.25 million to eight women who reported emotional or sexual abuse by a man who became the school's chief academic officer.

November 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Armenia raises Nagorno-Karabakh conflict troop toll to 2,425

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's prime minister presented a 15-point “road map” Wednesday aimed at “ensuring democratic stability” in what appeared to be a bid to resolve a political crisis over a truce he signed with Azerbaijan to halt the fighting over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

November 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Stocks shed gains but remain near records on vaccine hopes

U.S. stock indexes have turned slightly lower in afternoon trading Wednesday, weighed down by declines in health care and technology companies.

November 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

Oregon lawmaker calls for December special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — House Speaker Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for a special legislative session so lawmakers can allocate additional funds to help Oregonians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 18, 2020 11:06 a.m.

The Latest: Minnesota Gov. Walz plans new virus restrictions

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new coronavirus restrictions on Wednesday.