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November 16, 2020 6:33 p.m.

Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — While the Saints are riding a six-game winning streak and sitting atop the NFC South, their resourcefulness and resilience will be tested in upcoming weeks.

November 16, 2020 6:33 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests

November 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Kansas says it can't help half of firms seeking COVID-19 aid

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas can't help at least half of the struggling small businesses seeking relief because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Monday, calling for additional federal aid as the state reported another record for new coronavirus cases.

November 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

The Latest: Iowa's governor orders statewide mask mandate

IOWA CITY, Iowa — With Iowa hospitals filling up, Gov. Kim Reynolds has dropped her opposition to a statewide mandate for mask use to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

November 16, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Biden filling out top White House team with campaign vets

ATLANTA (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign to fill out an increasingly diverse White House leadership team.

November 16, 2020 6:21 p.m.

State seeks to bar Eyman from controlling political money

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state is seeking to bar initiative promoter Tim Eyman from having any future financial control of political committees as a judge hears arguments that he solicited kickbacks, laundered donations and flouted campaign finance law in a long-running scheme to enrich himself.

November 16, 2020 6:21 p.m.

The Latest: No. 15 Marshall postpones game vs Charlotte

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November 16, 2020 6:04 p.m.

New Mexico legislators says virus shouldn't delay their work

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Leading Democratic lawmakers pressed forward Monday with efforts to hold a legislative session in January 2021 as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies and members of a legislative committee were warned of possible exposure to COVID-19 from an individual who tested positive after attending a hearing in the Statehouse.

November 16, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Huawei selling Honor phone brand in face of US sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei is selling its budget-price Honor smartphone brand in an effort to rescue the struggling business from damaging U.S. sanctions imposed on its parent company.

November 16, 2020 5:28 p.m.

Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy faces criticism from across the political spectrum for his handling of COVID-19, from those who think he's not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching in his approach.

November 16, 2020 5:27 p.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 16, 2020 5:10 p.m.

Padres' Clevinger needs TJ surgery, out '21; gets 2-yr deal

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger will miss the 2021 season because of Tommy John surgery, the team announced Monday after reaching agreement with the right-hander on an $11.5 million, two-year contract.

November 16, 2020 5:08 p.m.

Oladipo joins ownership group with New Zealand Breakers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — While Victor Oladipo’s future with the Indiana Pacers remains murky, he's found a franchise-altering deal elsewhere.

November 16, 2020 5:08 p.m.

The Latest: Mississippi State basketball plans 25% capacity

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November 16, 2020 5:07 p.m.

Man in prison for murder charged in 1989 cold case killing

STAFFORD, Va. (AP) — A man imprisoned for killing a former girlfriend and federal worker in Washington a decade ago pleaded guilty Monday to slaying his estranged wife who disappeared from her Virginia home in 1989, authorities said.

November 16, 2020 5:07 p.m.

TVA to choose from 2 landfills for coal ash removal project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering moving toxin-laden coal ash from a retired plant in Memphis to one of two off-site landfills as it begins preparing for the $500 million removal project, the federal utility said Monday.

November 16, 2020 5:04 p.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 16, 2020 4:49 p.m.

Huawei selling smartphone unit in face of US sanctions

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei is selling its Honor smartphone brand in an effort to rescue the struggling business from damaging U.S. sanctions imposed on its parent company.

November 16, 2020 4:49 p.m.

Arkansas reports record COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas saw a state record-setting 42 deaths and 861 hospitalizations of people with COVID-19 on Monday, the day a newly-formed state coronavirus task force met for the first time.

November 16, 2020 4:47 p.m.

Iowa governor orders limited mask mandate, new restrictions

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.