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November 17, 2020 3:39 p.m.

TC Energy says Keystone XL pipeline fits Biden agenda

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The creation of union jobs and support by Indigenous investors will help convince U.S. President-elect Joe Biden that the Keystone XL pipeline fits into his “Build Back Better” agenda, an executive with TC Energy Corp. said Tuesday.

November 17, 2020 3:39 p.m.

The Latest: Maryland restricts hours, capacity for business

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is imposing limits for operating hours and capacity of businesses amid a surge in coronavirus cases. He said Tuesday that “we’re in a war right now, and the virus is winning.”

November 17, 2020 3:38 p.m.

Spain hammers Germany, joins France in Nations League semis

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Spain booked its place in the Nations League Final Four in style Tuesday, inflicting the heaviest loss for Germany in 89 years.

November 17, 2020 3:37 p.m.

New Orleans: Coronavirus nixes Mardi Gras-season parades

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The raucous Mardi Gras parades where riders on elaborate floats toss trinkets to adoring throngs have been canceled in New Orleans because the close-packed crowds could spread the novel coronavirus.

November 17, 2020 3:36 p.m.

The Latest: Virus prompts Texas A&M to open season at home

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

November 17, 2020 3:35 p.m.

In court, Giuliani argues to block Biden win in Pennsylvania

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump's personal attorney, returned to federal court Tuesday after a long hiatus to accuse Democrats in control of big cities of hatching a nationwide conspiracy to steal the election, even though no such evidence has emerged in the two weeks since Election Day.

November 17, 2020 3:35 p.m.

Bullock puts COVID restrictions in place amid surge in cases

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's governor is putting some new restrictions in place as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge with a daily record of 1,500 cases reported Tuesday and as hospital resources are strained.

November 17, 2020 3:09 p.m.

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

States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens

November 17, 2020 3:09 p.m.

Video shows unauthorized man with flamethrower atop NYC bus

NEW YORK (AP) — A rapper who said he was making a tribute to a legendary New York City hip-hop group was recorded shooting a flamethrower from the top of an occupied city bus in an unsanctioned stunt a transit agency spokesman called “absurd, dangerous and just plain stupid."

November 17, 2020 3:09 p.m.

US dropping case against former Mexican defense secretary

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is dropping its drug trafficking and money laundering case against former Mexican Defense Secretary Salvador Cienfuegos, Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday.

November 17, 2020 3:08 p.m.

Washington has virus case, 3 other teams add to COVID list

The New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders put players on the NFL's COVID-19 list Tuesday, while Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing positive for the coronavirus since the season began.

November 17, 2020 3:08 p.m.

The Latest: Raiders place Ferrell and Joyneron on virus list

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

November 17, 2020 3:08 p.m.

Twitter, Facebook CEOs vow election action; GOP touts curbs

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the CEOs of Twitter and Facebook gave assurances of vigorous action against election disinformation, Republicans at a Senate hearing Tuesday pounded the social media companies over political bias, business practices and market dominance, laying the ground for curbs on their long-held legal protections.

November 17, 2020 3:07 p.m.

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

November 17, 2020 3:07 p.m.

Walz to announce COVID-19 restrictions on youth sports

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce new COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, including new guidance for youth sports as well as bars and restaurants, in an effort to slow the virus' spread in the community.

November 17, 2020 3:06 p.m.

Ohio governor deflects questions on public utility official

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine at a news briefing to discuss the latest measures in the state's effort to control the coronavirus epidemic on Tuesday deflected questions about

November 17, 2020 3:06 p.m.

Number of students with virus doubled within week, data show

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus among students in Mississippi have nearly doubled in a week's time, according to data released by the

November 17, 2020 2:36 p.m.

Officer wounded, Florida slaying suspect killed in Maryland

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A suspect in a Florida slaying was killed in an encounter with Maryland law enforcement Tuesday afternoon that left a police officer shot and wounded, authorities said.

November 17, 2020 2:36 p.m.

Facebook contractor to pay $595K over racial discrimination

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A contractor that provides security at Facebook’s Prineville data center will pay $595,000 to settle allegations of racial discrimination by five employees.

November 17, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Stocks fall as virus worries force big rally to take a pause

NEW YORK (AP) — Worries about the worsening pandemic pushed Wall Street to tap the brakes Tuesday on its big November rally, which had vaulted stocks back to record heights.