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November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine and former police officer who voted for President Donald Trump. But he's also among the majority of South Dakota voters who broadly legalized marijuana this month.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Kayaker dies in SW Washington creek

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A Sunriver man died after getting trapped underwater while whitewater kayaking northeast of Vancouver, Washington, deputies said.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday he is “fit as a butcher’s dog” and firmly in control of the government, despite having to self-isolate because a contact has tested positive for the coronavirus.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train

PARIS (AP) — Head lowered, an Islamic State operative listened silently as a Paris judge on Monday detailed his alleged plot to unleash mass slaughter on a high-speed train before he was tackled and subdued by American vacationers whose heroics inspired Clint Eastwood to direct a Hollywood re-enactment.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Tacoma police investigate 2 homicides from weekend

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Tacoma police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a parking lot Sunday morning.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their new home until spring.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Hockey champions laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday that they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Attorney general deciding charges in police restraint death

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol has finished its investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died while being restrained by Tacoma police officers.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Changing course, Iowa governor enacts limited mask mandate

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — With Iowa hospitals filling up, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds dropped her longtime opposition to a statewide mask mandate and enacted a limited version of one on Monday.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

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November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

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California: End Diversity Ban (In government policies)

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Facebook, Twitter CEOs to be pressed on election handling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter are being summoned before Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election, even as lawmakers questioning them are deeply divided over the election's integrity and results.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Republican Burgess Owens unseats Utah congressman McAdams

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams of Utah narrowly lost his bid to win re-election against former NFL player Burgess Owens, allowing Republicans to regain control of all four congressional seats in the conservative state.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

All-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster trade

Chris Paul holds a $44 million option for the 2021-22 season, a massive payday that may have kept some teams from trying to trade for the All-Star point guard.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Airbnb details years of losses ahead of planned IPO

Airbnb was losing money even before the pandemic struck and cut its revenue by almost a third, the home-sharing company revealed in documents filed Monday ahead of a planned initial public offering of its stock.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

2 Oregon counties continue push to join Idaho

LA PINE, Ore. (AP) — People in two counties in rural Oregon voted to push their lawmakers to consider moving their communities into Idaho, which they say is more representative of their political views.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

AP source: Saints' Brees has rib fractures, collapsed lung

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

2 states announce new virus restrictions as US cases hit 11M

Michigan and Washington on Sunday joined several other states in announcing renewed efforts to combat the coronavirus as

November 17, 2020 12:07 a.m.

Suspect arrested in attack on actor Rick Moranis

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man was arrested Saturday in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis that occurred as the 67-year-old actor was walking near Central Park in October.

November 17, 2020 12:06 a.m.

2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests

A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.